A shocking diagnosis

Factors contributing to rising early onset can

Fertility preservation

Financial toxicity and insurance

Pratibha Rai was just 27 years old when she was diagnosed with lymphoma. She never imagined this would happen to her. Why are more younger people getting cancer in Singapore and around the world?

We hear from oncologist Dr Eileen Poon and cancer survivor Pratibha Rai about the challenges and triumphs in fighting cancer together. Plus, DBS’ head of financial planning literacy Lorna Tan explains what’s the best way to financially prepare for a major illness like cancer. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:28 A shocking diagnosis 

05:38 Factors contributing to rising early onset cancer 

10:41 Fertility preservation

13:01 Financial toxicity and insurance

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Hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Dr Eileen Poon, oncologist at the National Cancer Centre Singapore; Pratibha Rai, a young cancer survivor; and Lorna Tan, head of financial planning literacy at DBS.

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Emily Liu

Produced by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro 

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Pratibha Rai was just 27 years old when she was diagnosed with lymphoma. She never imagined this would happen to her. Why are more younger people getting cancer in Singapore and around the world?
We hear from oncologist Dr Eileen Poon and cancer survivor Pratibha Rai about the challenges and triumphs in fighting cancer together. Plus, DBS’ head of financial planning literacy Lorna Tan explains what’s the best way to financially prepare for a major illness like cancer. 
Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:28 A shocking diagnosis 
05:38 Factors contributing to rising early onset cancer 
10:41 Fertility preservation
13:01 Financial toxicity and insurance
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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>. We’ll look into it for future episodes.
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Hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)
With Dr Eileen Poon, oncologist at the National Cancer Centre Singapore; Pratibha Rai, a young cancer survivor; and Lorna Tan, head of financial planning literacy at DBS.
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro &amp; Emily Liu
Produced by: Emily Liu &amp; Claressa Monteiro 
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 
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Catch up on the biggest news from around the world at the start of every business day with Lens on Daily. In Lens on Singapore, we take a monthly big picture look at current affairs, societal issues and government policies.
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Lens on Daily from The Business Times is a micro podcast to catch you up on the biggest news at the start of every business day. Lens on Singapore is a monthly big picture feature on current affairs, societal issues and government policies.
Podcaster: BT Podcasts
Produced by: The Business Times, SPH Media