It is a campaign to create awareness of the third most occurring cancer among malaysian men.
Whilst plenty of campaigns are dedicated for women, we decided to initiate an awareness campaign focusing on Malaysian men — since prostate cancer is a silent killer that impacts Only Men.
Men can survive prostate cancer - if detected and treated early. Together, we can beat prostate cancer!
In Malaysia, more than 60% of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage. We want to raise awareness on the importance of prostate health, risks and symptoms of prostate cancer and encourage early detection of prostate cancer in order to save our men.
There are things #OnlyMenCan do, like surviving prostate cancer — only if detected and treated early.
Vision & Mission
We aim to halve the number of newly-diagnosed advanced prostate cancer cases in Malaysia, from over 60% in 2020 to 30% by 2025.
To achieve this goal, we are committed to raising national awareness about prostate cancer, enhancing the competency of our healthcare professionals, and encouraging early detection and treatment.
The Urological Cancer Trust Fund is a non profit entity under the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya.
Set up in 2015, the Fund is committed to increasing public awareness of urological cancers particularly prostate cancer, encouraging early detection of prostate cancer and providing financial assistance to under-privileged patients.
“Cancer screening awareness enhances early detection, improving quality of life and saving lives. Let’s beat prostate cancer - TOGETHER.”
Professor Dato' Dr. Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz
Professor Dato’ Dr. Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz, a professor and consultant radiologist, is the Dean of Faculty of Medicine and a senate member at Universiti Malaya. Formerly on the Board of Directors, she plays active roles in the Malaysian Medical Council and the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology. Her drive for knowledge shapes her commitment to professional and personal growth.
“So many men suffer terribly because of this illness. I survived and I want to help others combat prostate cancer.”
Tan Sri Nazir Razak
Tan Sri Nazir Razak is the former CEO and Chairman of CIMB Group, and a prostate cancer survivor. He hopes more men who are at risk for prostate cancer will seek early detection and treatment. He joined the Board of Trustees for the Urological Cancer Trust Fund in August 2020.
“With increased awareness of early detection, our men will have a better chance of surviving prostate cancer.”
Professor Dato Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman
Professor Dato Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman is a member of the Global Commission for Drug Policy and also former Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. She is actively engaged in the national and global response to HIV/AIDS. She aspires to do the same for prostate cancer in Malaysia.