Cancer
肝脏知识 – 如何珍惜和保护它
肝脏虽然没有脑筋想的快，没有眼睛看得远，没有心脏跳得活跃，但它是人体内最大的器官之一. 肝脏到底有多重要呢？莱佛士癌症中心肿瘤内科顾问李振翔 (Dr Lee Chern Siang) 在这篇文章中分享[…]
Cancer Happens to 1 in 3 Singaporeans
On average, one in three people in Singapore will be diagnosed with cancer some time in their lives, and about one in four deaths in Singapore are caused by cancer.
What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. In Singapore, it is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer (15.1%) and the third most commonly diagnosed cancer (7.6%) among Singaporean men and women.
Breast Cancer Among Women Aged 35 and Below
Breast Cancer Among Women Aged 35 and Below – Here are some questions regarding the Dos and Don’ts during your cancer treatment.
Breastfeeding – Breast milk and other benefits
Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients for the baby during the first six months of life. As the baby grows, the nutrients in the breast milk change. This fulfills the baby’s changing nutritional needs.
How Radiotherapy Works
Every cancer treatment plan is different and personalised to each patient, depending on the condition. Learning and understanding about radiotherapy treatments may help you or your loved ones feel more prepared and at ease in your cancer-management journey.
Common skin cancers in Singapore
In Singapore, skin cancer is ranked sixth in males cancers and seventh in female cancers. Although this condition is still more prevalent in the elderly,…
Decoding Breast Lumps & Bumps
What should you do if you feel a lump or bump in your breast? Learn more about the different types of lumps and bumps, and what to do if you find one. Here are several ways to conduct regular breast self-examination, with each position giving you different angles to inspect your breast.
Colorectal cancer: A Killer Cancer Hidden In The Depths
Treatment of colorectal cancer is stage dependent. Early-stage colorectal cancer is potentially curable. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be required, depending on the staging. Laparoscopic colectomy is a minimally invasive (keyhole) surgical technique to treat colorectal cancer.
