Breast Cancer What you need to know about the top cancer killer in women today by Dr Ho Gay Hui and Dr Yong Wei Sean THE MOST COMMON cancer among Singaporean women is also the top cancer killer today. Each year, more than 1,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Each day, four women are [...]
Mighty Omegas – Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids Understand the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and you’ll be reaping the bountiful health benefits by Chia Siew Meng YOU’VE READ ABOUT omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids all too often but how do you make yourself a discerning health consumer? These two critical supplements are [...]
Jeanette Aw – Defining Moments The values, habits and passions of Jeanette Aw by Maripet L. Poso Clad in a chic LBD (little black dress) and low-cut ankle boots, and wearing very minimal makeup, Jeanette Aw looked refreshed and cheerful in front of the press one sunny afternoon, as if she had just came from a [...]
Defensive Diet - Debunking dietary misconceptions on breast cancer by Ong Li Jiuen BREAST CANCER, A malignant tumour that has developed from cells of the breast, is the number one cancer affecting Singaporean women today. A malignant tumour is a group of cancer cells that can invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the [...]
Breast Cancer – A brief guide to diagnosis and treatment By Dr Patricia Kho 1. I have found a Breast Lump: Now What? First of all, do not panic. Breast lumps are actually very common, especially in premenopausal women and they normally vary with, and go away by the end of, the menstrual cycle. However, [...]
It’s a scary fact that almost every day, a new disease is being discovered. And our fast-paced lifestyle is not helping one bit. But thanks to breakthrough technologies that come just right on time to help us detect early and combat these diseases before they reach the devastating stage. GE Healthcare is one of those [...]
Understanding the psychology of the patient-By Dr Ang Peng Tiam This could very well be an apocryphal tale, but I have a suspicion it is more true than false. When Mrs Lim, a 79-year old lady, first noticed a lump in her left breast in 2006, she went alone to see a doctor who was [...]
What every woman should know about her breast. Dr. Y M Wong Breast cancer is a global health issue and a leading cause of death among women. Its incidence in Asia is rapidly rising with Singapore having one of the highest at 54.9 per 100,000 per year by 2002. To encourage more women to come forward [...]
Staying Abreast with Pilates after Breast Cancer Breast cancer used to be a scary death sentence for most, its prognosis now is much better, with higher cure and survival rates, thanks to early detection, coupled with advanced medical treatment modalities available. By Sandra Lim, Director of Breathe Pilates, GYROTONIC® and Rehabilitation Breast cancer is the [...]
Who says mastectomy bras can’t be fun, flirty and sexy?-By Maripet L. Poso From finding out you have it, to acceptance and treatments – to say that dealing with breast cancer is difficult is an understatement. After surgery, it’s hard enough for women to accept they no longer have breasts (or left with only one) [...]
Overcoming breast cancer, Ann tells it all By Cheryl Koh Having led a healthy and active lifestyle, Ann Tan was devastated when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Away from her family in Malaysia, Ann admits her 2-year battle against cancer had been a tough and lonely one. However, after numerous chemotherapy and [...]
Oncology (from the Ancient Greek onkos (ὄγκος), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor, and the suffix-logy (-λογία), meaning “study of”) is a branch of medicine that deals with tumors (cancer). A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. Oncology is concerned with: The diagnosis of any cancer in a person Therapy (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other modalities) Follow-up of cancer patients after [...]
