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Understanding cancer staging: what the TNM system means
TNM is the most widely used way to describe how far a cancer has grown and spread. T stands for tumour (how large or deep the main tumour is), N for nodes (whether cancer has reached nearby lymph nodes) and M for metastasis (whether it has spread to distant organs).

Colorectal Cancer Warning Signs: Symptoms That Warrant a Check
Colorectal cancer symptoms can be easy to dismiss, because many of them, such as a change in bowel habit or mild abdominal discomfort, are also caused by far more common and less serious conditions. That overlap is exactly why it helps to know which signs are worth paying attention to

Family History and Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk: What to Know
Family history is one of the factors that can affect bowel cancer risk, and understanding it helps you and your doctor decide on the most sensible approach to screening. Having a close relative diagnosed with colorectal or another gastrointestinal cancer does not mean you will develop it, but it will

Exercise Options When Healing After A Cancer Treatment
Recovery looks different for everyone. Whether you’re healing from surgery, managing a long-term health issue, or going through cancer surgery recommended by an oncology specialist, movement often plays a role in getting better. But knowing what’s safe and what’s too much can feel unclear. The good news is that physical activity during

Dr. Kan Yuk Man Featured on Health Matters Podcast: Stomach Cancer
Our very own Dr. Kan Yuk Man was recently featured on Health Matters, a podcast by melisten.sg that brings trusted medical knowledge to everyday listeners. In this episode, Dr. Kan discusses stomach cancer – a condition that often goes undetected until it has already progressed, simply because many people don’t

Is it Just a Bad Stomach Ache? When to Check Your Symptoms
Stomach Ache or Something More Serious? Understanding The Red Flags Abdominal pain, commonly referred to as a stomach ache, is one of the most frequent reasons people seek medical advice. Almost everyone experiences some form of digestive discomfort at various points in their lives. Often, the cause is something relatively