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More than half of cancer patients may suffer insomnia during treatment. - Reuters
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Singaporean man dies of breast cancer
Man thought he was having rashes on his chest but subsequently he was diagnosed with breast cancer and died. -The Star/ANN 		Relatively speaking
Entrenched beliefs may take a long time to change however much the believers are exposed to science. -The Star/ANN
Even when prostate cancer returns, most survive
The relatively low probability of dying from prostate cancer "may provide some reassurance". -Reuters 		Breaking it gently
In breaking bad news, it is not what you say but how you say it. -ST
Oncospeak
The language of oncology can be bewildering. Here's your guide to deciphering it. -The Star/ANN 		Target lung cancer
Targeted therapies offer hope to lung cancer patients whose prognosis is often bleak. -ST
Is it just gastric pain? Or is it gastric cancer?
That persistent pain in your stomach may be a warning sign of something more serious. -AsiaOne 		About stomach cancer
Stomach or gastric cancer has few or no symptoms in its earlier stages, hence, most patients are diagnosed in the later stages. -ST
What is tongue cancer?
Tongue cancer is a malignant tumour that can occur at the front or back of the tongue. -ST 		Ulcer that turned into a lump
He had it removed and survived the ordeal with the support of family and friends. -ST
Balancing harm and cure
Some cancers respond well while others do not. -ST 		Nothing to lose
Despite knowing that chemotherapy has reportedly dismal results, it was worth a try. -ST
Uncovering mouth cancer
An ulcer which is cancerous tends to be harder, and there might not always be pain. -BT 		Anti-cancer gene cracked
Singapore scientists achieve long-sought breakthrough in working out how it functions. -ST
My breast tumours
One man relates how he felt stigmatised, as he became a sufferer of an ailment mostly suffered by women. -The Star/ANN 		Scientists find better way to treat stomach cancer
Classifying stomach cancers would provide better tailored treatments for patients.
Eyeing ways to "see" cancer drugs at work
Bioimaging expert aims to scan patients' bodies to check if tumours are being killed. -ST 		Should all men be screened for prostate cancer?
Doctors need better tests before they can recommend large-scale screening. -Reuters
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