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What is CareShield Life?
[Extracted from Life Insurance Association of Singapore’s website] CareShield Life is launched in 2020 to provide financial support to those with severe disability. National long-term care insurance scheme that automatically covers everyone between 30 and 40 years of age. Thereafter, future cohorts will join at the age of 30. For these, CareShield Life replaces “ElderShield”.…
How do I find out if I am covered by insurance?
In most cases, you should be covered under two types of insurance, namely health insurance and critical illness (CI) insurance. 1. Health insurance covers hospital bills (including scans, treatments, surgery etc.) – Integrated Shield Plan (go to the CPF to see which insurer, then go to respective insurance portal – redirect to insurance website)2. CI…
What is hormonal therapy?
Hormonal therapy is a type of cancer treatment that is used to slow down or stop the growth of certain types of cancer that are hormone-sensitive. Hormonal therapy is also known as hormone therapy, endocrine therapy or anti-hormone therapy.
What is metastasis?
Metastasis means that cancer has spread to a different part of your body part than where it started. When this happens, doctors say the cancer has “metastasized.” When tumor cells metastasize, the new tumor is called a secondary or metastatic tumor, and its cells are similar to those in the original or primary tumor. This…
What is tumor angiogenesis?
Tumor angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. This process is caused by the release of chemicals by the tumor and by host cells near the tumor. See the diagram below for more information:
Are cancer patients/survivors welcome to come back to workforce?
Absolutely! Cancer patients and survivors are welcome to return to the workforce. Many cancer survivors go on to lead successful and fulfilling careers. Returning to work after cancer treatment can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. It is important for cancer survivors to communicate with their employers about their needs and limitations, and to work…
What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a medical treatment that involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It is a systemic treatment, which means that it travels throughout the body to reach and attack cancer cells wherever they may be located. Chemotherapy can be used to treat various types of cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer,…
What are the side effects of radiation therapy?
Common side effects of radiation therapy include fatigue, skin irritation, nausea, and diarrhea. However, these side effects usually go away after treatment is completed.
What is radiation therapy?
Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a medical treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill or shrink cancer cells. The radiation is usually delivered by a machine that directs the radiation beams to the specific area of the body where the cancer cells are located. Radiation therapy is used to treat various types of…
What is gene testing?
Gene testing, also known as genetic testing or DNA testing, is a medical test that examines a person’s DNA to identify any changes or mutations in their genes. This type of testing can provide information about a person’s risk of developing certain diseases or conditions, as well as help diagnose genetic disorders. Gene testing can…
