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In May 2024, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia nominated Dr Melissa Lim Siaw Han from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for the second call of the AASSA Prof Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award, through which she was selected and had the opportunity to attend the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Annual Meeting 2024 in Lille, France, from 27 – 29 June 2024. This year’s conference focused on empowering those impacted by cancer and addressing the complexities of supportive care.
Dr Melissa delivered an impactful presentation on the challenges of delivering cancer care to a multi-ethnic population in Sarawak. Her insights sparked meaningful discussions and underscored the urgent need for tailored, patient-centred solutions in diverse regions.
The meeting also highlighted key areas of focus, including expanding supportive care to the home, managing emerging toxicities, and advancing quality improvement in cancer care. Notably, there were engaging discussions on bridging the digital divide for underserved communities and strengthening survivorship programs, which are the critical areas where our contributions can make a significant difference.
ASM is honoured to support and celebrate young women scientists like Dr Melissa, who are making strides in the global cancer research community. We are confident that the knowledge and collaborations gained at MASCC will contribute to our ongoing efforts to transform cancer care for patients worldwide.
