Cancer screening · Dietitian-led · Oval Damansara, Kuala Lumpur

Cancer screening package in Kuala Lumpur

Our cancer screening package combines a panel of tumour-marker blood tests with full organ-function monitoring and a dietitian-led report review, so you leave understanding your results, not just holding them.

Jaceme Chuah Jess Yii Poh Kee Your results are reviewed one-to-one by our dietitian team, Jaceme Chuah and Jess Yii
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  • RM599 promo Usual price RM830
  • 74–75 tests Men 74 / Women 75
  • 1-hour review With personalised nutrition analysis
What it is

What is a cancer marker test?

Some substances in the body are called tumour markers, or cancer markers. Some are produced by cancer cells. Others are made by the body in response to cancer, or to other conditions. Many can be detected in blood.

A cancer marker test is a simple, minimally invasive blood test that measures these specific substances. There are several types, and each is linked to specific cancers. A raised level may indicate the presence of cancer, but markers can also rise due to noncancerous conditions.

As part of early detection, they can flag a change worth checking. They work best within a wider health screening.

Tumour markers

Tumour markers in the panel

Recognised tumour markers, with sex-specific coverage for men and women.

  • CEA
  • CA 19-9
  • AFP
  • CA 72-4
  • PSA (men)
  • Female-specific markers
What it covers

Tumour marker tests, plus the context to read them

The VIP Cancer Monitoring package pairs recognised tumour markers with the wider blood work needed to interpret them properly, because a single marker rarely tells the whole story.

  • Tumour markers: CEA, CA 19-9, AFP (liver), CA 72-4 (gastric), plus PSA for men and female-specific markers for women.
  • Organ function: full blood examination, renal and liver (FIB-4) function, urinalysis.
  • Cardiovascular and inflammatory markers: homocysteine, hs-CRP, LDH, ESR.
  • Metabolic health: HbA1c, blood glucose, lipid profile, iron and vitamin levels.

Included: InBody muscle and fat composition analysis and a 1-hour blood report review with personalised nutrition analysis. Together, this gives a picture of your overall health, not just one number.

Know your markers

Common types of tumour marker, and what they are linked to

No tumour marker is specific to one cancer, and each can rise for other reasons. This is general background; ranges vary by laboratory.

Marker Full name Often linked to Can also rise with
CEA Carcinoembryonic antigen Bowel and other digestive cancers Smoking, inflammation
CA 19-9 Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 Pancreas and bile duct cancers Bile duct blockage, pancreatitis
AFP Alpha-fetoprotein, an oncofetal protein Primary liver cancer Hepatitis, other liver conditions, pregnancy
CA 72-4 Cancer antigen 72-4 Stomach (gastric) cancer Some noncancerous conditions
PSA (men) Prostate-specific antigen Prostate cancer An enlarged or inflamed prostate
CA 125 Cancer antigen 125 Ovarian cancer Endometriosis, fibroids, menstruation
CA 15-3 Cancer antigen 15-3 Breast cancer Some noncancerous conditions

The VIP Cancer Monitoring package covers CEA, CA 19-9, AFP and CA 72-4, plus CA 125 and CA 15-3 for women and PSA for men. For ovary-focused screening, see our ovarian cancer screening .

Package price

VIP Cancer Monitoring

Promotional pricing. Prices may change; please confirm when you book.

VIP Cancer Monitoring — Female

For women · 75 tests

Tumour markers with female-specific coverage, plus full organ and metabolic context.

RM599 RM830 Promo

VIP Cancer Monitoring — Male

For men · 74 tests

Tumour markers including PSA, plus full organ and metabolic context.

RM599 RM830 Promo
Is this for you?

Who should consider cancer screening

Screening is worth discussing if you:

  • Are over 40
  • Have a family history of cancer
  • Smoke
  • Simply want a proactive baseline

A tumour marker panel does not replace other cancer screening your doctor may recommend for your age, sex and cancer risk.

Honest limits

What tumour markers can and cannot do

Tumour markers are a monitoring and early-flag tool. They cannot diagnose cancer, and a normal result does not rule it out.

Not every type of cancer raises a marker, and markers may rise in conditions other than cancer, such as inflammation, liver conditions or an enlarged prostate. Only further tests, such as imaging and biopsies arranged by a specialist, can confirm or rule out cancer.

Our team explains what your numbers mean and when a specialist referral is warranted.

After your test

How marker test results are read

A single result is a snapshot. Marker levels vary based on the laboratory and on other health conditions, so your result is read against the range on your own report. How a level changes over time often says more, which is why we ask you to bring previous results.

An elevated marker is a reason to look further, not an answer. We read it alongside your organ function, inflammation and metabolic results, so we can interpret results in context.

In cancer care, doctors use these levels to evaluate treatment and watch for recurrence. That is outside what we do. Our role is screening, and helping you understand what your results mean.

Before your visit

How to prepare

  • Fast 8–12 hours

    Fast for 8–12 hours before your appointment for the glucose and lipid components. Plain water is fine.

  • Bring your records

    Bring your ID and any previous results for comparison.

  • Your 1-hour review

    Your results are reviewed with you in a dedicated 1-hour consultation.

Your dietitian team

Who goes through your results

Book a screening at our Kuala Lumpur clinic and your results come with a one-to-one review by this team, in plain language, with a plan to follow.

Jaceme Chuah, Registered Dietitian at HDC Medical

Jaceme Chuah

Co-Founder · Registered Dietitian

Over 8 years of clinical nutrition care and 2,000+ consultations. Jaceme built HDC’s dietitian-led review model.

  • BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition, IMU
  • IDF International Diabetes Educator
  • HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
  • Diabetes, kidney and metabolic nutrition

English · Mandarin · Malay · Hokkien

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Jess Yii Poh Kee, Clinical Dietitian at HDC Medical

Jess Yii Poh Kee

Clinical Dietitian · Functional Nutritionist

Australia-trained, with a friendly, practical style: personalised meal planning and habit change that fits real Malaysian lifestyles.

  • BHSc Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine, Endeavour College, Australia
  • Professional Qualification in Nutritional & Functional Medicine
  • Clinical, metabolic and preventive nutrition

English · Chinese · Malay

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Questions

Cancer marker test: common questions

Can a tumour marker test tell me whether I have cancer?

No. Tumour markers are a monitoring and early-flag tool. They cannot diagnose cancer or rule it out. Our team explains what your numbers mean and when a specialist referral is warranted.

Do I need to fast?

Yes. Fast for 8–12 hours before your appointment for the glucose and lipid components. Plain water is fine.

How accurate are cancer marker tests?

They are useful, but not exact. A marker can be raised without cancer, and some cancers do not raise any marker. That is why we read them alongside your other results, and never on their own.

Is this screening only for people with symptoms?

No. You can book it as a proactive baseline, for example if you are over 40, smoke or have a family history of cancer. If you have symptoms that worry you, see a doctor rather than waiting for a screening.

How long do results take?

Routine results usually take 24–72 hours. Specialised panels may take longer. We will confirm the timing when you book.

Book your cancer screening in Kuala Lumpur

Book online via our contact page or WhatsApp us on +60 11-2626 1586. We will confirm your package, timing and preparation steps. Unit 3A-08, Oval Damansara, 685 Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm.