While most breast lumps are non-cancerous, the discovery of any new breast lumps, nipple discharge or skin changes around the nipple should prompt a trip to the doctor.
Breast cancer is the No. 1 cancer found in women in Singapore, accounting for 29.4% of all female cancers. Learn how to lower your risk.
We look at how breast reconstruction can help in the recovery process of breast cancer and what to expect.
We interview Dr Lim Siew Kuan, a general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, to understand what to expect before going for a breast biopsy procedure.
Learn how mammography works to detect breast cancer at an early stage, and why regular screening is so important.
True or false? We break down 8 common myths surrounding women’s health.
Less than 10% of breast cancers are due to genetic predisposition. Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains how doctors calculate your risk of breast cancer, and what preventive options you have based on your risk.
Dr Lisa Wong, gynaecologist, explains how minimally invasive surgery improves treatment of gynaecological cancers.
Dr Fong Kah Leng, obstetrician and gynaecologist, talks about the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer, and why the HPV vaccine can help protect you.
Ovarian cancer has been dubbed a silent killer as it often presents at a late stage, resulting in low survival rates. Dr Elisa Koh explains the current statistics and treatment methods for ovarian cancer.
Being told that something suspicious was found in your mammogram can be scary. We guide you on what to expect on your follow-up tests.
To ease your fears, we give you the rundown on what to expect at a mammogram and tips on how you can get through it comfortably.
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