Cancer Care & Treatment

Move your mouse over the human body to activate the magnifying glass and explore common cancers.

Tap on the human body to activate the magnifying glass and explore common cancers.

Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) cancers rank in the 10 most common cancers in Singapore. Nose cancer is more common in men, thyroid cancer is more common in women, and lymphoid cancers occur in both sexes.

1. What are ENT Cancers?
2. ENT Cancers Signs & Symptoms
3. ENT Cancers Diagnosis & Assessment
4. ENT Cancers Treatment & Care

Thyroid cancer is the 8^th most common cancer affecting women in Singapore and may affect both the young and old. Thyroid cancers in general are readily treatable and carry very good prognoses, particularly in younger persons.

1. What is Thyroid Cancer?
2. Thyroid Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Thyroid Cancer Treatment & Care

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women today. Almost 1 in 16 women in Singapore will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer risk increases with age. The good news is that with earlier detection and improved treatment, more women are surviving the disease.

1. What is Breast Cancer?
2. Breast Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Breast Cancer Treatment & Care

Lung cancer is among the 3 most common cancers in Singapore. It often does not show any symptoms, especially at early stages. When symptoms do occur, they resemble those of many other conditions. It is important speak to your doctor for prompt diagnosis and early treatment.

1. What is Lung Cancer?
2. Lung Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Lung Cancer Treatment & Care

Kidney cancer is a silent killer. By the time that symptoms are noticeable, the cancer is usually in the late stage. It is very important that symptoms are taken seriously when they occur, as further delay in treatment will delay its effectiveness.

1. What is Kidney Cancer?
2. Kidney Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Kidney Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Kidney Cancer Treatment & Care

Men are two to three times more likely to suffer from liver cancer than women. Liver cancer is the 4th most common cancer for men in Singapore. Its main risk factors include chronic hepatitis B infection, chronic hepatitis C infection and excessive alcohol consumption.

1. What is Liver Cancer?
2. Liver Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Liver Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Liver Cancer Treatment & Care

Stomach cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and is particularly common in East Asia. It is the 6th most common cancer in men in Singapore, where 1 in 50 men will develop stomach cancer in their lifetime. In Singaporean women, it is the 8th most common cancer.

1. What is Stomach Cancer?
2. Stomach Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Stomach Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Stomach Cancer Treatment & Care

Infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer. This virus can be transmitted through sexual intercourse so women who are sexually active have a higher risk of developing cervical cancer.

1. What is Cervical Cancer?
2. Cervical Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Cervical Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Cervical Cancer Treatment & Care

Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore. Early colorectal cancer may show no signs or symptoms, so it is important to go for regular screening. Early detection of colorectal cancer can greatly improve the chances of effective treatment.

1. What is Colorectal Cancer?
2. Colorectal Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Colorectal Cancer Treatment & Care

Ovarian cancer is the 5th most common cancer among women in Singapore. It is the second most common female genital tract cancer. Early ovarian cancer rarely has symptoms or signs. Symptoms tend to develop only in the advanced stages of ovarian cancer.

1. What is Ovarian Cancer?
2. Ovarian Cancer Signs & Symptoms
3. Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis & Assessment
4. Ovarian Cancer Treatment & Care