Cancer Care Insights in Asia is a dedicated space for clear, reliable and accessible insights on cancer awareness, screening, treatment and survivorship.
Through expert perspectives and easy-to-understand articles, Asia MD helps readers make sense of cancer-related topics with greater confidence, compassion and clarity. All medical articles are medically verified by doctors to support informed, trustworthy health education.
Learn More About Cancer
Definition from Singapore Cancer Society: The term cancer refers to a group of diseases. Although there are over 100 different types of cancer, all cancers are characterised by abnormal cell growth. If left untreated, this disease can lead to death.
Your body is made up of trillions of living cells. Within each cell are genes that control and direct the cell’s functions. Normal cells continuously grow and divide. Over time, they die and are replaced by new ones.
In most people, this natural cell replacement occurs in an orderly and organised manner. However, this process sometimes breaks down. Unlike normal healthy cells, cancer cells do not die. Instead, they continue to grow and divide in an uncontrollable manner. These defective cells may form a mass of tissue called a tumour.
Expert Resources on Cancer
The Silent Revolution in Colorectal Cancer Care
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Medical Videos on Cancer:
Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer [Prostate Cancer Treatment] Urologist by Dr Chong Kian Tai, Urologist (Surgi-TEN Specialists)
Asia MD Specialist Insights: Advances in the Mgmt of Early Endometrial Cancers: When Less is More by Dr Timothy Lim (Timothy Lim Clinic for Women & Cancer Surgery)
Myth or Fact Series: Colon Cancer is Linked to Only One Specific Lifestyle Factor by Dr Christopher Kong, Gastroenterologist (Pro Digestive Gastroenterology)
Gastric Cancer Symptoms FAQ – Commonly Asked Questions & Myth Buster for Gastric Cancer
Lung Cancer Awareness Video by Singapore Cancer Society – Dr Koh Q&A
Common Gynaecological Cancers – Uterine Cancer FAQ by Dr Chay Wen Yee [Endometrial cancer]
Prostate Cancer Awareness Video from Singapore Cancer Society – Dr Tay Q&A
Cervical Cancer FAQ by Singapore Cancer Society, Dr Wong Wai Loong [Q&A about Cervical Cancer]
Ovarian Cancer Debunking Myths, Ovarian Cancer Symptoms by Dr Timothy Lim, Singapore Cancer Society
Cancer News & Trends in Asia
A curated selection of regional cancer developments, research updates and public health insights from across Asia.
SOUTH KOREA
Cancer leads causes of death in South Korea
