In conjunction with Cervical Cancer
Awareness Month, Teal Asia, Malaysia’s first peer‑to‑peer support movement,
hosted an afternoon program to spotlight the urgent need for prevention and
resilience in the fight against cervical cancer.
The event emphasized the importance of
screening and early detection, complementing the decade‑long work of the ROSE
Foundation, whose efforts to make HPV screening accessible have been sustained
through donations. Teal Asia underscored that awareness alone is not enough,
corporations and communities must step forward to support these initiatives so
that more women can access life‑saving screenings.
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Selina Yeop Jr., the founder of Teal
Asia and a World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised patient advocate,
reminded participants that prevention must come first. “Cervical cancer is
the only cancer that can be prevented and all it takes is just two HPV
screenings in your lifetime,” she urged.
She also emphasised that the journey
does not end once treatment is completed. “Healing doesn’t stop at survival.
Survivors face lingering symptoms; wellness and complementary care help us
manage the after‑effects and regain strength to truly live well.”
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Hosted in collaboration with Hava
Wellness Centre, Malaysia’s first integrated hydrogen therapy facility, the
program highlighted that wellness is not a luxury but a necessity in recovery.
The WHO has reaffirmed that palliative and supportive care are vital in
managing the effects of cancer treatment; a message Teal Asia echoes by
encouraging survivors to embrace holistic healing as part of their journey.
Guests were also offered the opportunity
to undergo HPV screening and experience wellness therapies after the program,
reinforcing the message of prevention and integrated care.
Teal Asia reaffirmed its commitment to
raising awareness, encouraging screenings, and building resilience among
patients and survivors. The movement continues to call on corporations, donors,
and the wider public to contribute to this cause, reminding Malaysians that
cervical cancer is preventable and can be eliminated if collective action is
taken.
The event concluded with a call to
action to make cervical health a national priority and to work collectively
toward achieving the WHO’s Global Goal of Cervical Cancer Elimination by 2030.
