Welcome to Fight Cancer Club

23/08/2022

余天和李亚萍的二女儿余苑绮，抗癌8年仍不敌病魔，于星期天（21日）癌逝，得年39岁，让人深感惋惜。

20/07/2022

He can smell cancer…. the story of Professor HossamHaick from The Technion Institute.

19/04/2022

Demonstrate the virtues of love and compassion in the Buddhist teachings!

Join us at KMSPKS Hair for Hope 2022 Satellite Event on 1 May to create childhood cancer awareness and raise funds for Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) today.

Hair for Hope is CCF’s signature fundraising campaign and hopes to encourage individuals from walks of life to tell children with cancer that it is ok to be bald. Their target this year is to attract 2,000 participants and raise $3 million in donations.

Please note that all participants must pre-register with KMSPKS latest by 30 April 2022. No walk-in shavees are allowed on day of satellite event.
Find out more at https://bit.ly/w5A7Eda

05/04/2022

Here comes Part 2 of the Hair for Hope (HfH) 2022 Theme Reveal!

We have placed hidden hints in 4 boxes. Take a look at these pictures and try to decipher the second part of our message this year!

Leave your guesses in the comments section below!

22/12/2021

Donate online now to Fall 2021 Appeal Campaign. Donations are fast, safe and secure.

22/12/2021

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 - 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗶𝘀 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉!

Join us in your own way with MY FIGHT BACK CHALLENGE or complete 100KM in this event to show your support for and cheer on our survivors and caregivers, and remember those we have lost.

No one fights cancer alone so come show your support from 5-13 March.
Register now at https://scsrelayforlife.sg

Closing date for registration is 13 March 2022.

22/12/2021

22/12/2021

EXCITING PROGRESS❣️ In case you missed it, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a new treatment option for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who received one to three prior treatments. Read on 👉 https://bit.ly/3sdk46N

29/09/2021

10 chemotherapy tips from cancer patients who’ve been there

1. Get some rest
Fatigue is the most common side effect experienced by cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy. So, get plenty of rest and avoid pushing yourself too hard, even if you feel good.
2. Stay hydrated
Diarrhea, vomiting and other chemotherapy side effects can cause you to become dehydrated. Not only can this cause you to have low energy, but it can also cause other health issues. So, be sure to drink plenty of water during your treatment.
3. Eat when you can
Chemotherapy can cause nausea and appetite loss, so it’s important to eat when you can to avoid becoming malnourished. Keep in mind that many foods may taste different as you go through treatment.
4. Create a sense of normalcy in your routine
Stick to your normal routine as much as possible. That could be something as small as getting dressed up every day, or having a meal with your family. These rituals can help take your mind off cancer.
5. Look to your support and care teams to have your back through treatment
Going through chemotherapy is tough, so look to your family, friends and your care team for support. The doctors and nurses will do everything they can to make you comfortable. But it’s important that you ask questions and voice concerns, so they can help.
6. Keep things around that bring you comfort
Bring your favorite blanket, a yummy snack, your best friend, a good book or whatever brings you the most comfort and keeps you busy while you wait.
7. Stay ahead of your nausea
Many patients experience nausea during and after chemotherapy. So, get your nausea prescriptions filled before you start chemotherapy, and take them before treatments so they kick in before the nausea does.
8. Stay positive
Sometimes our fears are worse than the reality, and each day of treatment can surprise you. Seek out the positives in your day – small and insignificant as they might seem – to keep your spirits lifted.
9. Prepare for possible hair loss
Most cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy experience hair loss, usually starting around seven to 21 days after the first treatment. For some, hair falls out gradually, while others wake up with big clumps on their pillow. But whether you lose your hair depends on the type and dosage of chemotherapy you’re receiving.
10. Remember that everyone’s experiences with chemotherapy is different
You’ll get lots of good advice, your experience with chemotherapy won’t necessarily be the same as that of another patient

Sources: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/10-chemotherapy-tips-from-cancer-patients-who-ve-been-there.h00-159303834.html

10/09/2021

A 56-year-old lymphoma patient, who suffered two relapses, was the first in Singapore to try
CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) therapy outside clinical trials

SINGAPORE — Cycling enthusiast Sam Tan used to ride up to 100km on weekends and was one of the fittest in his riding group. That all changed when the building maintenance and renovation contractor was diagnosed in 2017 with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affect a type of white blood cells c...

22/06/2021

June is National Cancer Survivor Month.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.” ~ Haruki Murakami⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sending so much love and strength out to the survivors today, and every day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We see you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some of you are back to your typical life, some of you are still fighting other battles, or still recovering and some of you are finding your new normal. All of you are warriors, and all of you are AMAZING. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We're here for you. NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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22/06/2021

07/06/2021

Help my mother fight colon cancer My mother has been staying with me in Singapore for past 16 years. Few months ago, i noticed that my mother stool contain blood and i brought her to hospital for a checkup. The results from colonoscopy and CT scan showed that she had cancer on her colon and uterus.....

03/05/2021

About 5% - 10% of cancers are hereditary. To find out more, click here for the interviews with the doctors and the genetic counsellors 👉www.nccs.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/hereditary-breast-and-ovarian-syndrome

Share this post to help us spread awareness about hereditary cancers and raise funds to support the work being done by the Cancer Genetics Service (CGS). Funds raised will be used to drive research, expand knowledge and advance care for those with increased genetic risk of developing cancer.

Make a donation today at 👉 bit.ly/nccsj4gsg

You can also find out more about the Jeans For Genes campaign at www.nccs.com.sg/jeansforgenes

03/05/2021