HCTM Hosts Carnival and Fun Run to Mark Sarcoma Awareness Week 2026

Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), through the Musculoskeletal Tumor Unit of the Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, organised the HCTM Sarcoma Carnival and Fun Run 2026 on 25 July 2026 in conjunction with Sarcoma Awareness Week. The programme was held as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to raise public awareness of sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that affects the body’s soft tissues and bones, which remains relatively unknown to much of the public.

One of the key challenges associated with sarcoma is that its symptoms are often mistaken for physical injuries or common aches and pains. As a result, many patients are only diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease. Such delays not only complicate medical treatment but also place a significant emotional burden on patients and their families. The carnival and fun run were organised not only to promote a healthy lifestyle but also to foster a caring and supportive community for those affected by sarcoma. The event was further enriched by a special sharing session featuring sarcoma cancer survivors, who spoke about their personal journeys, resilience, and experiences throughout the treatment and recovery process.

We hopes that this initiative will encourage the public to be more vigilant about any unusual physical changes in their bodies. Early detection remains the most important factor in ensuring more effective treatment and improving patients’ chances of recovery.