Singapore has long invested in cancer prevention, from strong tobacco control to national vaccination programmes against hepatitis B and HPV. But oncologists say lifestyle-related risks remain a major driver of cancer cases, even as policies continue to evolve.

Globally, research suggests nearly four in 10 cancer cases may be linked to preventable causes such as smoking, diet and environmental exposures. So what explains the persistent risks in a high-income, ageing society like Singapore?

Dr. Gloria Chan, Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) joins the Breakfast Show.

 

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Singapore has long invested in cancer prevention, from strong tobacco control to national vaccination programmes against hepatitis B and HPV. But oncologists say lifestyle-related risks remain a major driver of cancer cases, even as policies continue to evolve.
Globally, research suggests nearly four in 10 cancer cases may be linked to preventable causes such as smoking, diet and environmental exposures. So what explains the persistent risks in a high-income, ageing society like Singapore?
Dr. Gloria Chan, Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)&nbsp;joins the&nbsp;Breakfast Show.
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