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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a common type of cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. Many cases are diagnosed in Singapore each year. If not detected early, it can...
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...
There has been much publicity about using targeted therapy for cancer treatment. What is the first “targeted” therapy for breast cancer?
Because resistance to hormonal therapies can happen in up to a quarter of cases, newer therapeutic strategies have been developed to attempt to overcome this. There are several oral medications...
In Singapore, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for more than 40 years and it is the leading cause of death in cancers affecting women. There are more...