No Shame In Checking For Breast Cancer Says Hasmah


 ‘Don’t wait, don’t hide – get checked’, says the wife of a former prime minister, in recounting how she fully recovered from breast cancer.
Dr Hasmah Ali with surgeon Harjit Kaur (left) and consultant radiologist Sumithra Ranganathan, who helped her in her cancer journey.PETALING JAYA: Dr Hasmah Ali felt persistent pain for four days – and told no one – when accompanying her husband, Dr Mahathir Mohamad on a trip to Manila seven years ago
“I thought, how could I tell him when he was so busy?” she said today during a sharing session titled “A Cancer Survivor’s Journey” at the Prince Court Medical Centre.
She said she booked a check-up on returning to Malaysia, using a different name to avoid public attention. Two days later, she received the diagnosis: hormone-positive breast cancer, a 7mm tumour requiring swift medical intervention.
“The surgery was done on a Saturday, and by Sunday, I was home. I felt no pain afterwards, just relief that the tumour had been removed,” she said.
Now 98 and cancer-free, Hasmah recounted her story to raise awareness, particularly about the importance of early detection and regular mammograms.
“Two things to note are shame and fear. Many women are reluctant to come forward because they feel embarrassed or are afraid of what they might hear,” she said.
She pointed out that cultural stigma remains a major hurdle, with traditional beliefs and remedies often taking precedence over modern medical advice.
“Women still turn to bomohs. But that is not the way. We must seek treatment from medical professionals, not traditional remedies.”
Older women still at risk
Consultant breast and endocrine surgeon Dr Harjit Kaur said many women over 55 mistakenly believe that age reduces their risk, while some are deterred by the physical discomfort of mammograms.
“It is still a taboo topic; women in their 20s and 30s are getting breast cancer. So early detection is key, and they should get yearly ultrasounds as well,” she said.
Resilience through routine
Hasmah said the 48-hour wait for her test results was emotionally taxing.
She credits her recovery to a disciplined lifestyle, and five years of hormonal therapy, with no complications.
At nearly 100, she now plays the violin daily, a hobby she first took up at the age of 16.
“Don’t push yourself too hard. Eat wisely, get enough rest, and keep your mind active,” she advised.
She ended her session with a message to all Malaysian women: “Don’t be afraid or ashamed and go for your screenings.” - FMT


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