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NCIS Health Carnival Spotlights New Colorectal Cancer Research

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The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) organised a health carnival, “Fighting Cancer, Living Stronger,” at Kampung Admiralty Community Plaza, featuring a significant presentation by Dr. Jonathan Lee, an expert in gastroenterology and hepatology. The carnival was held last Saturday ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February. It highlighted new research findings that link specific gut bacteria to the development of pre-cancerous colorectal polyps.

Pancreatic Cancer Alert: Are You Ignoring These Red Flags?

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A pancreatic tumour is an abnormal growth within the pancreas. This abnormal growth can be broadly classified into cystic tumour and solid tumour. Pancreatic cystic tumour, which contains mucin (sticky material), has the potential to turn into cancer. 

College Football Player Greg Brooks Jr Fights Medulloblastoma

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LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr., aged 22, recently faced a life-altering diagnosis: medulloblastoma, an uncommon brain cancer. Medulloblastoma affects around 350-500 people in the U.S. annually, with children being its most frequent victims. Greg’s condition came to light after an MRI scan showed a tumour between his cerebellum and brainstem.

Roche reports positive five-year survival outcomes for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

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IMbrella A, an extension of the Phase III IMpower133 study, demonstrates the potential for a durable overall survival benefit with Tecentriq plus chemotherapy in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)
IMbrella A data build on the previously reported IMpower133 trial, which was the first clinically meaningful advance in the treatment of ES-SCLC in more than twenty years

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