Calorie-Dense versus Nutrient-Dense Food
What exactly is a calorie? Calorie is the unit that we use to count the energy content in food. Calorie-dense food refers to food that are high in calories but…
15 December 2023
Cancer In Older Adults: Should I Consider Cancer Treatment? Would I Be Able To Take It?
Cancer In Older Adults: Should I Consider Cancer Treatment? Would I Be Able To Take It? Cancer in older adults, occurring in individuals aged 65 years or older, presents unique…
8 December 2023
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST)
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) What is GIST? Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is a cancer affecting the digestive tract or nearby structures within the abdomen, most often presenting in the stomach…
3 November 2023
Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms & Screening
How Does Breast Cancer Develop? Cancer occurs as a result of genetic mutations or other abnormal changes in genes responsible for regulating cell growth. Normally, your body cells replace themselves…
6 October 2023
5 Facts About Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Must Know
Ovarian cancer refers to a type of gynaecological cancer that arises from the uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the ovaries. In Singapore, ovarian cancer is the sixth most common…
22 September 2023
Texture-Modified Diet: What Matters?
Chewing and swallowing difficulties are common in the community, especially among the elderly, people who undergo dental procedures or nasopharyngeal cancer fighters. Poor chewing ability may affect digestion and lead…
8 September 2023
Online Self-Care
Self-care involves activities that promotes enhanced well-being & healthy functioning. It aims at holistic caring for the self to fulfil needs in the various life aspects. With multiple stressors arising…
18 August 2023
Five Frequently Asked Questions on Soft Tissue Sarcomas Answered!
What is Sarcoma - I’ve never heard of it before?! It’s not surprising that many people are unaware of Sarcoma, as it only makes up less than 1% of adult…
28 July 2023
Understanding The Common Cancer Terms
Here are some common cancer terms1, explained: Common terms used for cancer diagnosis Screening Cancer screening aims to help individuals detect precancerous conditions or cancer at an early stage before any…
30 June 2023
3 things to know about brain cancer
Here are three things you should know about brain cancer: Types of Brain Cancer Brain tumours can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant. Benign tumours grow slowly and are unlikely…
12 May 2023