Colorectal Cancer Screening

As we mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, I would like to take this opportunity to share some insights on my personal journey. From a young age, surgery has always been a passion of mine with Dad being a general surgeon and my greatest inspiration. Seeing my relative afflicted with late stage Colorectal Cancer […]

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it presents an empowering opportunity to educate more people about this leading cancer. According to estimates, 149,500 people will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2021 — and that is just in the United States1. In Singapore, Colorectal Cancer is the top cancer in men and second in […]

Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore. Those aged 45 years old and above have a higher risk of having colorectal cancer. But it is common to believe that if we feel well and do not experience any bleeding or pain, that we are not at risk of having colorectal cancer. This is […]

Colorectal cancer arises from the colon or rectum. This is the most common cancer in Singapore and the third most common cancer worldwide  Below are some important questions and answers that you should be familiar with. Why Screen for Colorectal Cancer? Not all cancers can be easily prevented or detected through regular screening. The good […]