From 2013 – 2017, 14.5% of all cancer incidences in men were lung cancer cases. For women, the figure is 7.6%. Meanwhile, being the leading cause of cancer deaths in Singapore, lung cancer accounted for 26.6% of cancer deaths in males and 16.1% in females*.

* Singapore Cancer Registry 50th Anniversary Monograph (1968 – 2017)

Having no symptoms (example - blood in the stool) means there is no cancer?

The truth is that many people with colorectal cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. By the time cancer symptoms appear, it may be too late. Do not wait for symptoms before getting screened. Regular screening can detect polyps or colorectal cancer early and increase cancer survivorship.

Gynaecological Cancers are amongst the top 10 most common cancers affecting Singaporean women today. 

Gastric cancer is amongst the top 10 most common cancers affecting both men and women in Singapore today.

Get it off your chest. Regular mammogram screening detects breast cancer early. Yet about 60% of women aged 50 to 69 years are skipping theirs. 

Breast cancer is the No.1 cancer affecting Singaporean women and early detection can save lives. Get yours once every 2 years when you turn 50.

Prostate Cancer is the 3rd most common cancer and 4th most common cause of cancer death in Singaporean men.