Part #2: Process & Providers In the last post, we introduced egg freezing and explained its benefits. Here, we will cover the egg freezing process and some egg freezing centres that are popular among Singaporeans. Process of egg freezing The whole process takes about 14 days. Patients can make their travel arrangements […]
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Part #3: Price and other FAQs In the last post, we covered the process of egg freezing and popular centres close to Singapore. Here, we will be answering some of the most common questions that we have received from our clients about egg freezing. 1. What is the cost of the […]
The Singapore Concord International Cancer Hospital (CCH) is the only hospital in Singapore named as a “Cancer Hospital”. The FDA approved drugs can be used almost immediately in Singapore, with only a difference of a few months. Patients can get the latest international anti-cancer drugs at a reasonable price at […]
The Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore is a private hospital with 272 beds, providing a wide range of medical, surgical services and comprehensive patient management. The major specialties of Gleneagles include cardiology, gastroenterology, liver transplantation, obstetrics and gynaecology, oncology and orthopaedics. The main advantages are high quality care services, expert expertise […]
Mount Alvernia Hospital does not enjoy the perks of being in the central shopping district. But the hospital makes up for it by being probably the most affordable private hospital in Singapore with a very high standard of care (Singapore Healthcare Quality Service Award). Based on our experience, here are […]
Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common female cancer amongst women aged 15 to 44 years in Indonesia, India, China, Malaysia, Thailand and The Philippines. And it ranks 1st in Myanmar and 4th in Singapore.1 The good news – not only is cervical cancer highly treatable if detected early via a Pap smear, but it is also […]
By Dr Vincent Lai Wai Kwan, Gastroenterologist In our previous post, Dr Vincent Lai introduced the causes, symptoms and detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. Here, Dr Lai discusses the potential cures for HCC. Treatment options for HCC Broadly, it can be divided […]
Some observations: Singapore is ranked 2nd (behind Japan) in terms of healthcare outcomes globally In Asia, other countries are ranked: South Korea (15th), China (47th), Vietnam (57th), Malaysia (87th), Indonesia (92nd), Thailand (63rd) and Bangladesh (94th). This explains why many patients choose to travel to Singapore for their higher-end medical […]
By Dr Vincent Lai Wai Kwan, Gastroenterologist There are two types of liver cancer and they are: 1. Primary liver cancer These are cancers that develop from the liver cells itself. The most common type of primary liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Other rare types are cholangiocarcinoma or angiosarcoma. 2. […]