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Tiếng ViệtChanging Paradigm and Making Breast Cancer Treatments More Effective and Less Invasive
For many years, breast cancer was treated as a single entity, with the standard approach for early- stage disease being surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, advancements in molecular biology have transformed this paradigm. We can now categorize breast cancer into four main groups, allowing for more personalized treatment strategies. This classification, based on […]
What you need to know about stomach cancer: Symptoms, Risk factors, Screening and Treatment
Understanding Stomach Cancer According to the Health Promotion Board, stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common cancer in women in Singapore. Risk factors for Stomach Cancer Consuming foods high in nitrates, like corned beef, can elevate the risk of developing stomach cancer. Other factors that increase this […]
Early Prevention and Detection of Cervical Cancer
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the major cause of the main types of cervical cancer – squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma. There are over 100 different types of human papilloma virus (HPV).HPV is common. Most sexually active women will come into contact with at least one type of HPV during their lifetime. But for most […]
The Silent Signs of Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer (which include colon and rectal) is the third most common cancer in the world and around 60% of cases are diagnosed in the developed countries.Common symptoms that patients may experience are blood in the stool, change in bowel habits, weight loss, tiredness due to anemia, abdominal pain and abdominal bloatedness. If the cancer […]
Ways to Live Healthily and Prevent Cancer
Cancer is one of the most common medical diseases. It is possibly the most feared illnesses. Modern lifestyles and diet have played a big role in contributing to the rise in incidence in cancer. There are multiple ways we could alter, adopt, and modify our lifestyles which could lead to prevention and reduction in the […]
Liver Cancer Prevention: Transform Your Health with These 5 Habits!
How often do you think about the well-being of your liver? If you are like most people, not that often. Your liver is one of the largest (2% of your body weight) and among the most critical organs in your body. The liver alone is responsible for more than 300 functions, even aiding other organs […]
Nutrition Tactics to Beat Cancer
Cancer is a major global health issue that can be influenced by diet, among other factors. Research shows that dietary habits can affect the risk of developing cancer, as well as the overall well-being and vitality of cancer patients1. By choosing food that fights cancer and avoiding food that promotes cancer, you can strengthen your […]
Myths About Cancer
Cancer continues to evoke fear in many people, and some are thanks to numerous myths that are circulating in the minds of the general public and on the internet. Myth #1: Antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer Fact: They are safe to use every day. The belief that aluminium and parabens are absorbed through the skin, […]
How to Fight Cancer
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu The term “cancer” has its etymology in Greek. “Cancer” means “crab” in Greek. A 4th century BC Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, concluded the name after he examined organs affected by the disease. By cutting an organ with a cancerous […]
7 Ways You Can Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Preventing Cancer and Why Early Detection is Key Getting cancer is not just down to genes, fate or bad luck. It is a combination of our environment, genes, and lifestyle. By making healthy choices, we can lower our risk of getting cancer. Screening tests can detect cancers early, which is when treatment works best, and […]
