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Madam Lau Swee Wan was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017. She is currently undergoing treatment for her sixth relapse.

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SINGAPORE – Madam Lau Swee Wan’s battle with ovarian cancer began in 2017. Since her diagnosis, the cancer has relapsed six times.

The 59-year-old housewife first experienced abdominal bloating and loss of appetite, symptoms she initially overlooked.

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