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Cancer Care Information for Patients & Caregivers in Singapore

Explore articles on cancer care, including diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care in Singapore. These resources provide general information to help patients and caregivers better understand their journey and support discussions with their healthcare team.

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Kemas Kini daripada Mesyuarat Tahunan Persatuan Onkologi Amerika (ASCO) 1-5 Jun 2018, Chicago, Amerika Syarikat
Kemas kini daripada Mesyuarat Tahunan ASCO merupakan maklumat penting & berguna untuk pesakit kanser payudara dan pesakit kanser buah pinggang peringkat lanjut (karsinoma sel renal) untuk dipertimbangkan dalam perbincangan dengan pakar kanser mereka.
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Stomach Cancer & Nutrition Matters – Part 1
Stomach or gastric cancer is a top 10 cancer in Singapore from the Singapore Cancer Registry publication 2008 to 2012. It affects males more than females, and usually after 50 years old. Chinese ethnicity is at a higher risk compared to Malays or Indians in the registry data. However, the incidence over the years is decreasing. Some countries like Japan, have an established screening program because of the high incidence of gastric cancer. Common symptoms at initial diagnosis are weight loss and persistent abdominal pain, although it is emphasized that not all weight loss is due to stomach cancer. Some people might wonder, “Is my weight loss due to stomach cancer?”  It is often not easy to differentiate as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is needed to visualize the stomach and if needed a biopsy is taken. Barium studies are sometimes performed but a biopsy would have to be done separately if suspicious findings are seen.
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Stomach Cancer & Nutrition Matters – Part 2
Gastric cancer types Although lymphoma (such as diffuse large cell lymphoma or MALT lymphoma) , gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and other less common types can arise from the stomach, primary stomach cancer usually refers to carcinoma arising from the lining of the stomach and are of 2 main histopathological types (Lauren’s Classification) : Intestinal type (well differentiated) Diffuse type (undifferentiated)
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pancreas cancer singapore
Kanser Pankreas
Although pancreatic cancer is uncommon, it is the 5th most frequent cause of cancer deaths in Singapore and one of the top 10 most deadly cancers worldwide. There are several types of pancreatic cancers, with the majority affecting the area of the pancreas that produces enzymes. This is known as pancreatic ductal carcinoma. The pancreas also has hormone making cells (for example islet cells produce insulin). Cancers can arise in these cells and are known as neuroendocrine tumours (NET).  This article covers the more common pancreatic ductal carcinoma.
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Benjolan Leher yang Ditakuti
Kemunculan ketulan di leher kepada doktor adalah manifestasi yang agak biasa bagi keganasan kepala dan leher, limfoma, tumor tiroid atau kanser lain. Walau bagaimanapun, perlu diingatkan bahawa banyak "ketulan" di leher tidak semestinya kanser.
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The Second Most Common Type of Breast Cancer Pathology – Invasive Lobular Cancer
What is invasive lobular cancer (ILC)? ​Invasive lobular breast cancer (also called Infiltrating lobular breast  carcinoma) is a subtype of breast cancer which arises from the milk-producing lobules which connect to the ducts that carry milk to the nipple.  It is the second most common type of invasive breast cancer after infiltrating ductal cancer, and comprises 5-10% of all invasive lesions.
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