3 things you need to know about CAR T-cell therapy
What is CAR T-cell therapy? The immune system is made up of a variety of cells and organs, including blood cells known as T-cells. When a foreign substance enters the…
3 October 2022
FB Health Talk: Understanding Leukaemia
Understand the signs and symptoms of leukaemia, learn some facts about this disease and the various treatment options available in this health talk. Speaker: Dr. Lim Zi Yi (Visiting Senior…
24 September 2022
Understanding Palliative Care, its benefits and frequently asked questions
Dr Francis Chin (Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology, Palliative Medicine) from Icon Cancer Centre discusses palliative care and answers your frequently asked questions in this article below. Palliative care and…
16 September 2022
FB Health Talk: Fighting Rare and Young Adult Cancers in Singapore
Rare cancers are more likely to develop in young people. Yet, little is known about them. Learn more about them in this introductory talk and demystify common misconceptions. Speaker: Dr.…
3 September 2022
FB Health Talk: Understanding Breast Cancer and its Treatment
Breast cancer is the No.1 cancer affecting Singaporean women, and early detection can save lives. This talk aims to provide a background of breast cancer and its treatment options. Speaker:…
27 August 2022
FB Health Talk: 了解胃癌症状、风险和治疗
在我们当地的人群中，胃癌是男性中第七大最常见的癌症，也是女性中第九大最常见的癌症。如果趁早发现癌症，它很有可能被治愈。今天，就让我们来了解胃癌的症状和风险，以及可用的各种治疗方法。 讲员：谢文荪医生（肿瘤内科专科高级顾问医生，新加坡ICON癌症中心）
20 August 2022
Five Frequently Asked Questions on Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Answered!
Dr Hsieh Wen-Son (Medical Oncologist from Icon Cancer Centre) answers your frequently asked questions on stomach cancer (also known as gastric cancer). Stomach cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the lining or…
15 August 2022
FB Health Talk: Demystifying Sarcomas
Sarcomas are rare, but they make up about 10% of all cancers in children and young adults. There is an increasing awareness about sarcomas and the importance of recognising the…
23 July 2022
Understanding Sarcomas
Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises in the bone and soft tissue, which includes fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and fibrous tissue. Sarcomas can develop in any…
4 July 2022
FB Health Talk: What’s new in Prostate Cancer prevention and diagnosis?
Prostate cancer is the now 2nd most common cancer amongst Singapore men. Find out more about this increasingly common cancer and learn about the usual tell-tale symptoms, how it is…
25 June 2022