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
Medical Nutrition Therapy: What and Why It Matters
Dietitians assess, diagnose and treat dietary-related problems using Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based approach that involves the translation of scientific information on nutrition, health…
5 May 2023
Precision Medicine: How It’s Leading the Way in Cancer Treatment
Precision Medicine: How It’s Leading the Way in Cancer Treatment New frontiers in medicine are moving beyond the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of the disease. Increasingly over the last decade, it…
14 April 2023
Post-Surgery Diet
Disclaimer: The information below is only a general recommendation. You should consult your doctor and/or dietitian regarding your diet after surgery for individualised nutritional requirements based on the surgery type,…
9 March 2023
Five Frequently Asked Questions on Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) Answered!
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…
3 March 2023
Cholangiocarcinoma: Understanding this rare liver disease
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…
17 February 2023
What do we need to know about Thyroid Cancer?
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…
27 January 2023
Liver Cancer: What You Should Know
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…
28 December 2022
Colorectal cancer in women FAQs
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…
9 December 2022
Processed Food – Good or Bad?
The word ‘processed’ always conjures up images of unhealthy food. In this article, we will correct such ideas and beliefs. What is processed food? Processed food includes food that has…
18 November 2022