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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞?

In this YouTube feature by Medical Channel Asia, Dr Tan Chuan Chien, SOG Consultant General Surgeon (Breast & Thyroid Surgery) speaks about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment of breast cancer. Dr Tan also emphasized the importance of regular screenings and understanding one's risks as factors crucial in the fight against breast cancer.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/CNDqdyYuoLo

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Did you know that skin changes & ni**le discharge are one of the many symptoms of breast cancer apart from breast lumps? Hear from Dr Tan Chuan Chien, Consul...

05/11/2021

👩🏻‍⚕️ A breast Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove cancerous lumps or abnormal tissues from the breast. It is also called breast-conserving surgery as only a portion of the breast containing the cancerous tissues are removed, thereby preserving the rest of the breasts that are healthy.

Read on to learn more about the breast lump removal surgery.

What Is a Lumpectomy? Lumpectomy for breast cancer is a surgical procedure to remove cancerous growth or abnormal tissues from the breast. It is also called breast-conserving surgery as only a portion of the breast containing cancerous tissues is removed, thereby preserving the rest of the breasts t...

29/10/2021

🔍 The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of your neck, wrapped around your windpipe (trachea). This organ plays a crucial role in your endocrine system — releasing and regulating hormones that control your metabolism.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Thyroid diseases are relatively common, with women being 10 times more prone to thyroid problems.

Read on to find out more about 5 common thyroid diseases that affect women.

What Is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of your neck, wrapped around your windpipe (trachea). It is part of the endocrine system responsible for producing hormones, mainly thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential in....

24/10/2021

👩🏻‍⚕️Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cancer cells in the breast. These cancerous cells can develop and mutate rapidly, potentially spreading to other parts of your body.

According to the Singapore Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean women, with around 1,000 women diagnosed annually.

What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cancer cells in the breast. These cancerous cells can develop and mutate rapidly, potentially spreading to other parts of your body. According to the Singapore Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean wom...

15/10/2021

🔎 A mammogram is an x-ray of the breasts and a diagnostic tool used to examine and detect abnormalities in the breast. There are two types of mammograms — screening (2D) and diagnostic (3D).

➡️ Presently, a mammography is the most common and reliable screening method for breast cancer. It allows the detection of cancerous tumours or lumps that cannot be seen or felt. As such, mammograms are crucial in detecting breast cancer early.

Read on our mammogram guide to learn more about this screening method.

What Is a Mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breasts and a screening and diagnostic tool used to examine and detect abnormalities in parts of the breast. There are generally two types of mammograms — 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional mammograms. Screening Mammogram A screening mammogram is a ...

13/10/2021

Lianhe ZaoBao 联合早报 Feature: Dr. Tan Chuan Chien, SOG Consultant General Surgeon (Breast & Thyroid Surgery) talks about the benefits and risks of employing the vacuum-assisted breast biopsy technique as part of his investigations. Read more in the post below.

Find out more about Dr. Tan Chuan Chien and his services:

SOG – CC TAN BREAST, THYROID & GENERAL SURGERY
🏢 6 Napier Road, Gleneagles Medical Centre #08-15/16 (S) 258499
☎️ (65) 6471 1233
🌐 www.cctansurgery.com.sg

In a recent Lianhe ZaoBao 联合早报 article, Dr. Tan Chuan Chien, SOG Consultant General Surgeon (Breast & Thyroid Surgery) talks about the benefits and risks of employing the vacuum-assisted breast biopsy technique as part of his investigations:

"Doctors sometimes recommend biopsies when there is an area of abnormality seen on breast scans. Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy allows sampling of larger amounts of tissue compared to other percutaneous biopsy techniques hence improves the accuracy. Some risks associated with this procedure include slight discomfort during the procedure, some bruising or bleeding at the breast after it."

"在乳房扫描中发现有异常部位时，医生有时会建议进行活检。与其他经皮穿刺活检技术相比，使用真空辅助乳腺活检的好处是，可以取得大量组织做化验样本，因此提高了化验的准确性。其风险是，患者在手术过程中可能会感到不适，并且在手术后乳房会有瘀伤或出血。"

Find out more about Dr. Tan Chuan Chien and his services:

SOG – CC TAN BREAST, THYROID & GENERAL SURGERY
🏢 6 Napier Road, Gleneagles Medical Centre #08-15/16 (S) 258499
☎️ (65) 6471 1233
🌐 www.cctansurgery.com.sg

08/10/2021

👉 A breast lump consists of a bulge or a bump that develops in the breast. Breast lumps can differ in size, appearance and texture.

Although having a breast lump does not necessarily mean it is cancerous, breast lumps are still the first sign that most breast cancer patients notice. Hence, if you notice a breast lump it is crucial to have it checked as early as possible.

Read on to learn more about what to do if you notice a breast lump.

What Is a Breast Lump? A breast lump is a bulge or a bump that develops in the breast. Breast lumps can differ in size, appearance and texture. However, they may be too small to be noticeable until detected using screening tools such as mammograms. Breast Lump vs Normal Breast…

05/10/2021

👩🏻 It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and your breast health matters!

Catch this YouTube video by Night Owl Cinematics (NOC), featuring Dr. Tan Chuan Chien, Consultant General Surgeon (Breast & Thyroid Surgery), as he shares with Sylvia the importance of regular breast screening!

Click here to watch as Sylvia goes through a Mammogram:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oYai793jWE]

At SOG, we provide health screening packages that cover your health and medical needs. Sign up for our SOG Classic Screen, with the option to include a Mammogram.

Find out more and book your Health Screening appointment here:

[http://bit.ly/SOGHealthScreening]

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