Five Q&A on Bladder Cancer
What is bladder cancer? The bladder is the hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer is an abnormal growth that starts in the inside lining of…
24 May 2024
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
FB Health Talk – Stomach Cancer: Do you need to be screened?
Gastric cancer (commonly known as stomach cancer) is one of the top 10 cancers in Singapore. There are often no symptoms until the cancer has reached the advanced stages so…
23 September 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
FB Health Talk: 淋巴癌 – 29岁及以下青年最常见癌症
每天约有3名新加坡人被诊断患有淋巴癌。 和谢文孙医生了解更多关于淋巴癌的类型、症状、风险和可用的治疗方法。 讲员：谢文孙医生 （肿瘤内科专科高级顾问医生）
16 September 2023
FB Health Talk: Sarcoma – A Rare Cancer
Tune in to this insightful talk as Dr Jonathan Teh delves into soft tissue cancers and possible treatment options. Dr Teh has almost 20 years of clinical experience and specializes in…
22 July 2023
Bone Cancer: A Rare Cancer
What is Bone Cancer? Bone cancer, also known as bone sarcoma, develops when bone and cartilage cells grow abnormally and uncontrollably. While bone cancer is rare in adults, it is…
21 July 2023
Cancer & Nutrition: Myths and Facts (Part 1)
Evidence-based knowledge is essential to identifying cancer prevention methods. Let's find out together what lifestyle changes reduce cancer risk. 1. Physical Activity versus Cancer Risk Explanation There is strong evidence…
14 July 2023
FB Health Talk: Risk of Recurrence in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Just like garden weeds that grow back stubbornly if they were not completely removed, breast cancer cells may flourish and cause breast cancer to recur under the right environment within…
24 June 2023