Cancer patients in Singapore have a higher mortality rate than those in the United States for a number of reasons, including lower cancer screening rates, access to care, and lifestyle factors.
Factors that contribute to higher cancer mortality rates in Singapore
Lower cancer screening rates: Lower screening rates can lead to later diagnosis, which can impact treatment outcomes and survival."
Knowingly and yet, nothing has been done is it?
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What is happening at home?
(21-01-2025, 04:00 AM)Scythian Wrote: [ -> ]Lower cancer screening rates: Lower screening rates can lead to later diagnosis, which can impact treatment outcomes and survival."
Knowingly and yet, nothing has been done is it?
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Could this be an excuse in part rather than surgeon lacking knowledge, skill and experience?
(21-01-2025, 04:00 AM)Scythian Wrote: [ -> ]Cancer patients in Singapore have a higher mortality rate than those in the United States for a number of reasons, including lower cancer screening rates, access to care, and lifestyle factors.
Factors that contribute to higher cancer mortality rates in Singapore
Lower cancer screening rates: Lower screening rates can lead to later diagnosis, which can impact treatment outcomes and survival."
Knowingly and yet, nothing has been done is it?
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If you've been to NCCS, There are actually quite a number of patients there. So the screening rates are not low, I think.
(21-01-2025, 06:48 AM)winbig Wrote: [ -> ]If you've been to NCCS, There are actually quite a number of patients there. So the screening rates are not low, I think.
Public education the important of early sign and detection of cancers following immediately with screening and recommended procedures..
Otherwise, as the researchers shows, many cancer patients will die.
(21-01-2025, 07:21 AM)Scythian Wrote: [ -> ]Public education the important of early sign and detection of cancers following immediately with screening and recommended procedures..
Otherwise, as the researchers shows, many cancer patients will die.
Instead of focusing on detection and treatment, wouldn't it be better if there are ways to prevent cancer?
(21-01-2025, 07:27 AM)winbig Wrote: [ -> ]Instead of focusing on detection and treatment, wouldn't it be better if there are ways to prevent cancer?
Its very difficult especially with Singaporeans eating habits, environment and lifestyle.
So stressful, how to relax?