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General Health Learn more about common diseases and illnesses, sexual health, eye health, and other health topics. Browse Topics Eye Health Cataract Chronic Headache And Chronic Neck Pain Chronic Headache Chronic Neck Pain Hearing Hearing Loss Hearing Aid Kidney Kidney Stones Kidney Stones Treatment Cost Sexual Health Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis STD Tests General Articles Zuellig […]

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Cancer

Cancer What Is Cancer, The Top Cause Of Death In Singapore? Cancer in Singapore – Cancer is a group of diseases characterised by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. These abnormal cells can form a mass of tissue called a tumour, which can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). […]

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Cancer Cases Spike Among People Under 50 Globally

There is a significant surge in early onset cancer among people under 50 over the past three decades. What are the causes and risk factors?

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Learn About Cancer In Singapore

Good health starts with good access to knowledge, data and opinions. Protect your health by learning more about the most common forms of cancer in Singapore.  Common Cancers In Singapore The number of cancer cases in Singapore has been increasing, based on statistics from the Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2021. From 2017-2021, there were […]

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What Is A Malignant Neoplasm?

In this article, we will delve into malignant neoplasms, what it is, its types, risk factors, symptoms, and underlying causes.

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Sweetener Aspartame Deemed As ‘Possible Carcinogen’ By WHO

Aspartame, an artificial sweetener has been classified as a “possible carcinogen” by IARC, a cancer arm of WHO.

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What Is An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?

An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD exam is a procedure that examines the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum).

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Common Cancer Terms By Dr Wong Siew Wei, Medical Oncologist In Singapore

Cancer is a complex disease with medical jargons that are often confusing. Dr Wong Siew Wei, oncologist, explains the common cancer terms.

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What Is Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment?

Proton beam therapy is an advanced form of therapy for cancer treatment. Its advantages allow new possibilities for cancer treatment. 

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Tumour Grading Vs Cancer Staging – What Is The Difference?

People often hear the terms “cancer staging” and “tumour grading” when talking about cancer. What is the difference between the two?

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