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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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Does Blood In My Urine Mean That I Have Kidney Cancer?
Understand the causes and implications of haematuria and when blood in urine might signal a serious health issue.
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Can You Have Stage 4 Prostate Cancer and Not Know It?
It is alarming to think that someone could have advanced prostate cancer and not even know it. In fact, many men in Singapore who are diagnosed with prostate cancer only realise they have the disease once it has already progressed to an advanced stage. Unfortunately, this leaves them with a less favourable prognosis and can make treatment for prostate cancer more difficult.
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How to Prevent Colon Cancer: Tips, Common Spread Sites & Treatment Methods
Learn effective ways to prevent colon cancer, understand common risks, and explore treatment options with OncoCare.
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Am I At Risk Of Liver Cancer If I Am A Hepatitis C Carrier?
If you are a hepatitis C carrier, you may be wondering if you are also at risk of liver cancer, also commonly known as hepatocellular carcinoma. While the risk of developing liver cancer is higher for those with hepatitis C, not everyone develops liver cancer. There are other risk factors that can increase your chances of hepatocellular carcinoma such as age, lifestyle choices, and genetics. This is why it is important to talk to your doctor if you are a hepatitis C carrier about what steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing this deadly disease. 
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Can Hepatitis B lead to Liver Cancer?
For people with chronic hepatitis B, the fear of developing liver cancer is always looming in the back of their minds. And rightfully so—liver cancer is one of the few cancers that is on the rise and chronic hep B is one of the main risk factors. So, can untreated hepatitis B lead to liver cancer? Let's take a look at the science.
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Does Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Cause Stomach Cancer?
You may have heard of Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori before but you may not know exactly what they are. H. pylori is a type of bacteria that can reside in your stomach and sometimes lead to an infection. While most people with H. pylori experience no symptoms, it can lead to stomach ulcers or even stomach (gastric) cancer in some. Here’s what you need to know about the link between H. pylori and stomach cancer risk.
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