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Cancer

CEO of mala chain A Hot Hideout, 26, diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer

Founder and chief executive of Singaporean-style mala chain A Hot Hideout, Mr Lee Ray Sheng, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.
Founder and chief executive of Singaporean-style mala chain A Hot Hideout, Mr Lee Ray Sheng, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.

AI screening helps catch aggressive breast cancers earlier, Swedish trial finds

Women screened with AI support were also less likely to be diagnosed later with invasive tumours or aggressive cancer subtypes.
Women screened with AI support were also less likely to be diagnosed later with invasive tumours or aggressive cancer subtypes.

Forum: Insurance policies must evolve with rising cancer diagnoses among younger people

CEO Insights

Blood tests may soon offer early clues to ageing and health: Lucence CEO

ST20251201_202572400961/ saceo/ Chong Jun Liang/
 Dr Tan Min-Han from Lucence for the column - CEO Insights, photographed on Dec 1, 2025.
ST20251201_202572400961/ saceo/ Chong Jun Liang/
 Dr Tan Min-Han from Lucence for the column - CEO Insights, photographed on Dec 1, 2025.

For lung cancer patients, shame is a deadly side effect

Jim Pantelas in the living room of his home in Howell, Michigan, Jan 9, 2026.
Jim Pantelas in the living room of his home in Howell, Michigan, Jan 9, 2026.

More young adults, teens in Singapore being diagnosed with cancer

Joshua Lee, a 25-year-old final year student at NUS pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024.
Joshua Lee, a 25-year-old final year student at NUS pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024.

Dedicated clinical care coordinators to work with brain tumour patients during home recovery

Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.
Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.

Effects of nuclear testing still being felt worldwide, report shows

People sit in front of a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on Jan 4, 2026.
People sit in front of a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on Jan 4, 2026.

81-year-old becomes Minecraft streamer to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment

Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.
Ms Sue Jacquot's YouTube channel, GrammaCrackers, is named after Graham Crackers, her favourite snack.

NUH opens digestive health centre to fight rising tide of gastrointestinal diseases

Dr Bernice Tan, a consultant with NUH’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with patient Anson Hoo, who has ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Dr Bernice Tan, a consultant with NUH’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with patient Anson Hoo, who has ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.