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What does having Stage 0 breast cancer mean for women?

Featured in CNA, Dr Ong Kong Wee explains what Ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS mean and how it is treated.

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Heard of ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS? What does Stage 0 breast cancer mean and how is it treated? Ductal carcinoma in situ is a precursor of breast cancer and doctors treat it as if it were full-fledged breast cancer. CNA Women asked breast doctors how Stage 0 is different from Stage 1 breast cancer, and what the treatment options and survival rates are for women.

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Many myths and misconceptions surround breast cancer. Let us address some of the common myths and provide the facts of the number 1 cancer for women.

Myth: All breast lumps are cancerous
9 out of 10 breast lumps detected are benign. If you discover a lump, see a doctor for a clinical breast examination.

Visit https://www.kwongbreastclinic.com.sg/breast-cancer-myths to learn about the other common breast cancer myths.

Are You Doing It?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Statistics have shown that many women detect breast cancer early from their regular breast checks. Both the Breast Self Examination and mammograms are vital. Early detection can save your life. So, be proactive and take charge of your breast health today!

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What is Atypical Hyperplasia?

Atypical Hyperplasia is an accumulation of abnormal cells in the breast. Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) occurs in the ducts; Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia (ALH) occurs in the lobules.

Atypical hyperplasia is benign. However, having atypical hyperplasia increases the risk of developing breast cancer in the future.

Visit https://www.kwongbreastclinic.com.sg/breast-health/benign-breast-conditions/atypical-hyperplasia/ to find out what it is means for you if you have atypical hyperplasia.

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Do you need genetic testing for breast cancer?

Breast cancer (BRCA) genetic testing is a blood test that checks for harmful changes (mutations) in certain genes that increase the risk of breast cancer. The BRCA gene test is offered to those who are likely to have an inherited mutation based on personal or family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer.

Visit https://www.kwongbreastclinic.com.sg/genetic-testing-for-breast-cancer to find out if genetic testing for breast cancer is right for you.

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer | Dr Ong Kong Wee Breast cancer (BRCA) genetic testing is a blood test that checks for harmful changes (mutations) in certain genes that increase the risk of breast cancer. When it comes to breast cancer risk, the best-known inherited gene changes are in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. People with a BRCA gene change are a...

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Nurses Day in Singapore is celebrated yearly on 1 August. Nurses play an integral part in healthcare. This Nurses' Day, we would like to say a big “THANK YOU" to all the wonderful nurses for providing the best in all they do. Happy Nurses' Day!

Breast Self Examination (BSE)
Check your breasts once a month. Do breast self examination 7 to 10 days after the start of your menstruation. If you have stopped menstruating, do breast self examination on the same day of each month, e.g. first day of the month.

How to do it?
1. Look for changes in front of a mirror
2. Feel for the changes lying down
3. Look for bleeding or discharge from the ni**le

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Dr Ong Kong Wee is honoured to be invited to give a talk on the Future of Breast Cancer Surgery at the Surgical Oncology Society of the Philippines’ 7th Annual Convention. He will also be conducting a workshop on Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery tomorrow.

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There are several misconceptions and myths regarding breast biopsies. Featured in both Zaobao and Shin Min Daily News, Dr Ong Kong Wee debunks some of the common myths.
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破解乳腺活检4迷思 乳腺活检（breast biopsy）是种简单程序，医生会从乳腺组织中取出小样本，送到实验室化验。活检是诊断乳房肿块或生长物是否是癌症的唯一方法，但许多人对它不了解而产生不少疑问，...

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By incorporating healthy cooking methods and techniques into your daily meals, you can have better control over the nutritional content of the foods you eat, improve your health and well-being, and enjoy tasty and nutritious food every day. Try one of these methods the next time you cook at home!

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What does it mean to have dense breast?

Breast density is a measure of how much fibrous and glandular tissue there is in your breast, as compared to fat tissue.

Women with dense breasts have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. Dense breast tissue also makes it more difficult to interpret a mammogram, increasing the risk that cancer won’t be detected on a mammogram.

Visit our website to find out what you should do if you have dense breasts.

What Does It Mean To Have Dense Breast? | Dr Ong Kong Wee Breast density is a measure of how much fibrous and glandular tissue there is in your breast, as compared to fat tissue. About half of women undergoing mammograms have dense breasts. Women with dense breasts have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. Dense breast tissue also makes it more diffic...

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Males and females share some of the breast cancer risk factors. Featured in both Zaobao and Shin Min Daily News, Dr Ong shared that while there are gender specific factors, there are also some common risk factors for breast cancer in males and females.
Read more at: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/health/story20230426-1387420

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Breast cancer is a disease that develops in both men and women, but it is more common in females than males. Featured in both Zaobao and Shin Min Daily News, Dr Ong explains why does breast cancer affect more females than males.

Read more at: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/health/story20230425-1387014

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