Prostate cancer: Early screenings can save lives

Mr Clarence Heng was alerted to the risk of prostate cancer during an executive health screening organised by his company. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE - Screening for prostate cancer saves lives, say doctors and cancer survivors.

This was the case for retired marine engineer Victor Tay, 68, who learnt he had prostate cancer only after going for a free health screening in 2016.

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