Join our discussion on head and neck cancers in Singapore. We will go through the common presentations of head/neck cancers and the risk factors. There are various treatment options available…
Treatment for breast cancer has come a long way from mastectomies and broad-spectrum chemotherapy. Current treatments have become more targeted ad personalized than ever, improving not only survival rates but…
Colorectal cancer screening has been recently reported to be unable to improve long term survival. Dr Chew will address this topic and discuss pros and cons of this screening, as…
Did you know that nasopharyngeal cancer is the 2nd most diagnosed cancer in Singapore males aged 40-49? While it is a relatively rare cancer worldwide, it is 3 to 4…
What is Cholangiocarcinoma? Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), is a cancer involving uncontrolled growth of the bile ducts, the part of the liver that drains bile into the intestine. CCA are rare tumours…
What is Thyroid cancer? Cancer is a group of disease that forms when cells become mutated and are able to invade adjacent cells and spread to another organ. Thyroid cancer…
The liver breaks down drugs and alcohol and gets rid of toxins in the body. We asked Dr. Robert Lim, Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology, to tell us more about…
How common is colorectal cancer in women? Colorectal cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in women after breast cancer. It is also the second most common cause of cancer…
Pancreatic cancer is known to be an aggressive form of malignancy which manifests late in many patients. Let’s talk about what some of the risk factors for pancreatic cancer are…
Causes of Lung Cancer Smoking is by far the biggest cause of lung cancer. Non-smokers may get it from secondhand smoke, air pollution, exposure to asbestos and other chemicals at…