Dr Lynette Ngo met 65 oncologists in Bangladesh on 9 July 2023 to update on the advancements and latest data in the treatment of HR+ advanced breast cancers. It was a fruitful session discussing challenges in the current treatment landscape and exchanging experiences. View the moments captured during the event. About Dr Lynette Ngo Dr…
Scientific studies have suggested that overweight and obese women are at a higher risk of breast cancer, especially after menopause. Compared to their counterparts who maintain a healthy weight, they may also be at increased risk of developing secondary cancers. However, the relationship between obesity and breast cancer is complicated. Will losing weight help, or…
What are the types of cancer in women? Women’s or gynaecological cancers arise in the female reproductive system. These include: Cervical cancer Ovarian cancer Endometrial cancer Vaginal cancer Vulval cancer Although breast cancer can occur in both men and women, more than 99% of those diagnosed are women. This article will thus also cover breast…
The foods we put in our body are broken down, processed and invariably become a part of us. Their protective or harmful qualities, in turn, change our bodies accordingly. One such harmful and significant change to our body is breast cancer. Unsurprisingly, our diets can protect us from breast cancer or put us at risk…
Dr Lynette Ngo recently gave two breast cancer awareness talks on 13 and 20 August 2022. The talk was on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in Singapore and was organized by the 365 Cancer Prevention Society. Dr Ngo wants women to know that the five-year survival rates of breast cancer have significantly improved…
What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer or womb cancer, is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in Singaporean women. It is also rising in incidence, as Singapore’s urban environment exposes women to various risk factors. The endometrial lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation. As a result, endometrial tumors…
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Singaporean women. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in women globally However, as a non-gender specific cancer, it may also be diagnosed in men. Early diagnosis is possible, and key to surviving breast cancer. Treatment for breast cancer is…
There is good news for patients suffering from a type of early stage breast cancer called estrogen receptor (ER)-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer. Many of these patients are overtreated and do not require chemotherapy. A 2018 US study found that endocrine therapy alone is adequate for treating women with ER-positive and HER2-negative early stage breast…