Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that can develop in the bones in the body, with the pelvis and long bones being commonly affected. Cancers that form in…
26 July 2024
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
FB Health Talk: Signs and Symptoms of Common Childhood Cancers in Singapore
What are the common childhood cancers in Singapore, and how can we detect them early for our little ones? Join us as we explore the topic childhood cancer with Dr…
24 February 2024
3 Must-Know Facts about Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer affecting 221 women in Singapore yearly. It occurs when there is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix.…
5 January 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
FB Live Health Talk – Understanding Leukemia: separating fact from fiction
Despite its reputation as a deadly disease, leukemia is no longer a guaranteed death sentence thanks to the development of new therapies. Learn more about leukemia in this talk by…
21 October 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
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