Sarawak ‘Infamous’ For Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Says Expert
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Sarawak has one of the world’s highest nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) burdens, especially among the Bidayuh community. Genetics and eating Chinese-style salted fish may raise NPC risk. Experts tout targeted over population-wide screening for early detection.
From the original report
KUCHING, Oct 13 — Sarawak should consider targeted screening for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) among its highest-risk communities, particularly Bidayuh men aged 40 and above.
The East Malaysian state continues to record some of the world’s highest NPC rates despite decades of research into the disease.
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- Oct 13, 2026
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