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Japanese designer Issey Miyake died on Aug 5 of liver cancer.
Fashion

Fashion designer Issey Miyake dies of cancer

Brain tumour patients were offered joyrides in 16 Lamborghinis as part of the Brainy Car Rally.
Singapore

Brain tumour patients get Lamborghini rides

Law Society of Singapore president Adrian Tan went public with his condition in a LinkedIn post on July 28, 2022.
Singapore

Law Soc's Adrian Tan to fight cancer 'until the clock runs out'

Salted fish and cancer - what's the link?
Health

Salted fish and cancer - what's the link?

From September, only MediShield Life and Medisave can cover approved outpatient cancer treatments on the Cancer Drug List.
Singapore

Changes to cancer coverage a challenge to some patients

SCREENGRAB: TECHNOBLADE / YOUTUBE
World

‘If you’re watching this, I am dead’

MediSave withdrawal and MediShield coverage will be limited to drugs and treatments on the Cancer Drug List.
Singapore

What you need to know about cancer insurance

Kristal Yong's mother, Madam Lim Hwee Ping, said she first discovered what seemed to be a small "pimple" near Kristal's eye.
Health

Girl, 11, with eye tumour to get invasive radiation therapy

Changes to cancer treatment financing are slated to kick in from September. PHOTO: ST FILE
Singapore

MOH explains stand on off-label cancer drugs

    Changes to cancer treatment financing are slated to kick in from September. PHOTO: ST FILE
    Singapore

    MOH explains stand on off-label cancer drugs

    The day after his first brain surgery, Mr Sadayan celebrates his birthday with the nurses in his care team at NUH.
    Singapore

    How surgery to remove brain tumour saved a man's marriage

    Sad tale of our times: A goodnight message from a texting service is all that a cancer patient has to hang on to
    World

    Her messages mean a lot to stranger who lost both breasts

    Ms Tan Lee Lian said her disease might have gone unnoticed for longer, had she not decided to undergo a full body health screening.
    Health

    Young mother of twins shocked by cervical cancer diagnosis