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A Cancer That Can Be Prevented with Vaccination?
Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally1? Every year, more than 200 women in Singapore are diagnosed with cervical cancer2. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix, a small canal that connects the uterus and vagina. When a woman is expecting, the cervix helps keep her baby in place until the child is fully developed. The cervix widens during childbirth so that the baby can be born. While cancer usually takes place when one or more gene in a cell change or mutate...
Read moreDebunking 5 Reasons Why People Avoid Health Screening
Most people understand the importance and benefits of health screening, yet many still choose not to undergo one. Why is this so? We bust five common reasons people give for not getting screened. 1. “I am healthy, so health screening is not necessary.” Even if you think you are healthy, it is still a good habit to get screened regularly. Common health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cancer often strike silently and without notice. Left uncontrolled, they can turn into more serious complications. Many people are unaware that they may have such conditions...
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