Kuala Lampur, Feb. 5 -- I tell people I feel blessed to not be diagnosed with cancer in the US.

Right now pauses on federal funding, including grants, in the US has affected student aid, Medicare and of course, cancer research.

Meanwhile in Malaysia I have to deal with my mother sending me WhatsApp messages about cancer-curing cassava.

I think I have finally reached that point where I need to tell my mother to stop sending me supplements and forwarding me various hokey cures because misinformation is a dangerous thing, especially to public health.

Here's what I think everyone should know about cancer and what they need to explain to well-meaning loved ones asking them if they need more soursop leaves.

1. Cancer isn't a single disease...