# Advanced PET CT Scanners: A Game-Changer for Cancer Patients at Mater Dei Hospital In a landmark move that underscores Malta’s commitment to advancing healthcare, Mater Dei Hospital has recently unveiled its state-of-the-art PET CT scanners. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize cancer diagnosis and treatment for patients across the island, marking a significant stride…
**Advanced Pet CT Scanners for Cancer Patients at Mater Dei Hospital: A Leap Forward for Maltese Healthcare** In a groundbreaking move that signals a significant leap in medical technology, Mater Dei Hospital has introduced state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scanners specifically for cancer patients. This advanced diagnostic tool represents a major milestone in the…
**Old Cancers to be ‘Forgotten’ in Job, Financial Contracts, After 10 Years** Malta is taking a significant step forward in its fight against cancer with a new policy that aims to ease the burden on cancer survivors. The policy proposes that cancers diagnosed more than ten years ago will no longer need to be disclosed…
**The Legacy of Hope: Remembering the British Surgeon Who Changed Lives in Malta** In the small island nation of Malta, where the sun often outshines the shadows, the passing of a British surgeon has cast a somber yet reflective light on the community. Dr. John Thompson, a renowned oncologist, has left an indelible mark on…
In a landmark move that has resonated deeply within Malta’s close-knit community, local insurers have rallied behind the ‘right to be forgotten’ initiative for cancer patients. This progressive step signifies not only a shift in corporate social responsibility but also a profound acknowledgment of the personal struggles faced by individuals battling cancer. The ‘right to…
**Can Kinnie Cravings Be a Canary in the Coal Mine? What Maltese Doctors Say About Food Urges and Cancer** It’s 3 a.m. in Birkirkara and Rita Camilleri, 57, is elbow-deep in a jar of bigilla, spooning the peppery bean paste onto yesterday’s ftira. Three weeks later she’s diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer. Coincidence? Maybe not….
Survivors’ Clean Slate: Malta Backs EU Push to Erase Cancer Debt History After Five Years Valletta – When Miriam* applied for a small bank loan to open her souvenir kiosk in Sliema last year, she ticked the “previous medical conditions” box without thinking. Two weeks later the letter arrived: higher interest, shorter term, extra insurance….
**BOV Locks of Love: How Bank Employees Are Weaving Hope Into Malta’s Cancer Care** Sliema’s Bank of Valletta headquarters usually hums with the rustle of statements and the clack of keyboards, but last Friday the ground-floor foyer echoed with a softer sound: the snip of scissors and the hush of anticipation. Thirteen BOV employees –…
