Singapore, Nov. 14 -- OncoCare Malaysia and DOBBS Community have joined forces to introduce the GP Onco Navigator Programme, recognising the critical role general practitioners (GPs) play in identifying potential cancer warning signs and connecting patients with specialist oncology care. The initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration between primary care and cancer specialists, supporting more informed clinical decisions and timely referrals when further assessment is needed.

The initiative comes against the backdrop of a significant cancer burden in Malaysia. According to the Malaysian National Cancer Registry Report 2017-2021, nearly two-thirds (64.8%) of cancer cases with recorded staging information were diagnosed at an advanced st...