Cancer Screening : ce qu'il faut savoir

Cancer Screening en Singapore fait l'actualité ce jeudi. Selon CNA, Cancer screenings in Singapore have risen sharply, with some hospitals reporting up to 40% increase over the past year.

Les faits

• Cancer screenings in Singapore have risen sharply, with some hospitals reporting up to 40% increase over the past year.
• Doctors recommend following evidence-backed methods such as the health ministry's recommended cancer screening programmes for various age groups and genders.
• So in these kinds of circumstances, we depend a lot on symptoms.”Urothelial cancer is among several cancers, including pancreatic, liver, and ovarian cancers, that are harder to detect early.Studies show that around seven in 10 cancer deaths are linked to cancers without recommended screening tests.
• Heightened awareness around cancer has led more people in Singapore to seek screening, according to some hospitals.Over the past year, Tan Tock Seng Hospital saw about 40 per cent more people going for cancer check-ups.
• So I think there's an intricate balance.”NCIS has seen roughly 20 per cent more people going for cancer screenings since the COVID-19 pandemic.

L'essentiel

CNA indique que Doctors recommend following evidence-backed methods such as the health ministry's recommended cancer screening programmes for various age groups and genders. D'après CNA, So in these kinds of circumstances, we depend a lot on symptoms.”Urothelial cancer is among several cancers, including pancreatic, liver, and ovarian cancers, that are harder to detect early.Studies show that around seven in 10 cancer deaths are linked to cancers without recommended screening tests. Comme le souligne CNA, Heightened awareness around cancer has led more people in Singapore to seek screening, according to some hospitals.Over the past year, Tan Tock Seng Hospital saw about 40 per cent more people going for cancer check-ups. Selon CNA, So I think there's an intricate balance.”NCIS has seen roughly 20 per cent more people going for cancer screenings since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Le contexte

Selon CNA, Experts say some cancers lack reliable screening tests, making early diagnosis diffic. CNA indique que despite early warning signs, his bladder cancer went undetected until it reached an advanced stage. D'après CNA, Mr Lim’s case has also raised questions about cancer risk among seemingly healthy individuals. Comme le souligne CNA, So we want to avoid over-diagnosis or over-treatment, but we also want to avoid missing early treatable conditions that can affect someone's lifespan, such as cancer.

Recherches associées

Les recherches associées qui dominent la conversation : Breast Cancer screening age range expanded • Pourquoi dépiste-on de plus en plus de cancers du poumon chez les non-fumeurs ? • Évaluation des risques de cancers radio-induits associés aux pratiques de dépistage du cancer du sein et du cancer du poumon • CANCER du POUMON : Une alimentation trop riche augmente aussi le risque • Taille du marché du dépistage du cancer du poumon, part | Rapport mondial 2034 • Cancer colorectal : pourquoi le dépistage est important ? - sante-sur-le.

À retenir

• That uncertainty is reflected in the case of local marathoner Eugene Lim, who died on Apr 10 at the age of 45 after battling Stage 4 urothelial cancer.The co-founder of local running group The High Panters first noticed brown urine in 2020 after a run.
• Despite early warning signs, his bladder cancer went undetected until it reached an advanced stage.
• Doctors are urging the public to seek medical advice when abnormal symptoms arise, following the death of local marathoner Eugene Lim.
• Recherches qui explosent : Breast Cancer screening age range expanded, Pourquoi dépiste-on de plus en plus de cancers du poumon chez les non-fumeurs ?, Évaluation des risques de cancers radio-induits associés aux pratiques de dépistage du cancer du sein et du cancer du poumon, CANCER du POUMON : Une alimentation trop riche augmente aussi le risque.