Browsing: Cancer

The inaugural IHH Singapore Sea Regatta 2024 raises awareness for breast cancer. Featuring healthcare races, free mammograms and festival activities landside, the event aims to educate the public on breast health and active ageing through a vibrant two-day celebration at the Singapore Sports Hub.

From 1 August 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has introduced substantial subsidies for high-cost cell, tissue, and gene therapies, providing a lifeline for patients needing advanced treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy. The subsidies are aimed at making these treatments more accessible by adjusting the coverage based on household income and patient needs, with caps of up to $150,000 for citizens and $45,000 for permanent residents

Roche announced today that Tecentriq® SC (atezolizumab) has been approved by the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for all indications in which the intravenous (IV) formulation of Tecentriq has been previously approved, including certain types of lung, breast and liver cancer.4 Tecentriq SC is Roche’s fourth subcutaneous cancer therapy,5-7 and the world’s first injectable anti-PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy.

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A comprehensive study finds that processed and red meats are linked to a higher risk of colorectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. Experts urge a drastic overhaul of dietary habits, recommending a reduction or elimination of processed meats and an increase in plant-based foods. Discover the latest findings and what they mean for global public health policies.