Cancer

BRUNCH

More cancer survivors are returning to work. Are employers ready to support them?

The data gives momentum to GSK’s fast-growing oncology business.

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

Concerns around the impact of ultra-processed foods, which the study did not look at, are also growing in the US and globally.

Cancer risk is lower for vegetarians but not vegans, study finds

Michael Lien, founder and board chairman of Leap201, at the roundtable on Monday. The Singapore-registered charity is currently in the first phase of its Care4Working Families initiative.
TAKING HEART

Greater support needed for critical-illness survivors who want to return to workforce: panellists

The mental and physical health of the former president, the oldest person ever to hold the office, was a dominant issue in the 2024 election.

Biden says 'I'm feeling good' after cancer diagnosis

Former US president Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office released on May 18, 2025.

Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer

Tee for Pink, BCF's annual signature charity golf event, is in its 11th edition this year.
TAKING HEART

Breast Cancer Foundation raises more than S$600,000 for key programmes

From left:  Tan Kwang Cheak, CEO of SCS; Dr Ang Peng Tiam, CEO of TalkMED Group; President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, patron of SCS; Lee Meng Tat, chairman of SCS walk the lap with all participants at Relay For Life 2025.
TAKING HEART

Singapore Cancer Society raises S$1.1 million to date from Relay For Life 2025

Emily Yu has patented a foam prosthesis which comes in seven sizes and two colours and fit into pockets in the company’s bras.

In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery

Want to live a long life? Start by preventing the key causes of death.
HEALTH

The path to longevity begins with death prevention