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Raffles HealthNews Feature 25Silence CancerSpeakUpHealthNews speaks to some of our doctors who see cancer patients frequentlyin their practice and ask them what they wish their cancer patients knew.Blood circulates around the entire body, hence all types of blood cancer have usuallyspread by the time they are diagnosed. But even at the advanced stages, they areall potentially curable. Dr Daryl Tan, Specialist in Haematology & Consultant, Raffles Cancer CentreEarly detection and treatment is important. Don’t make the mistake of letting the canceradvance through fear and postponement. When cancer is diagnosed early, it can be cured.Don’t wait until it is too late.Cancer changes everything. But it does not have to change for the worse. In adversity, thereis opportunity. Opportunity to slow down and re-evaluate what and who is really important inlife. Cancer can bring wonderful people into one’s life and alter one’s perspective in life. Dr Lynette Ngo, Specialist in Medical Oncology & Consultant, Raffles Cancer CentreCancer does not mean a death sentence. And for breast cancer, it does not meanlosing your breasts. It is treatable and in some cases, curable. Don't lose hope. Letus, as trained cancer specialists, see you through this journey. Dr Felicia Tan, Specialist in General Surgery & Consultant, Raffles Surgery CentreBeing diagnosed with a brain tumour is not the end of the world. With advances inmedical neurosciences, there are now more options available to Neurosurgeons andNeuro-oncologists treating brain tumour patients. We not only can effectively treat thesepatients but can also significantly enhance their quality of life. So despair not!. Dr David Choy, Specialist in Neurosurgery & Consultant, Raffles Surgery Centre