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Farrer Park Cancer Care is supported by a panel of multi-disciplinary oncology experts to guide patients and their caregivers on their cancer journey; using innovative approaches to cancer treatments with new technologies, personalized care plans and therapies.

From understanding a cancer diagnosis to deciding on a treatment plan, we are here to meet the spectrum of needs required by our patients, providing them with clinical care and working together to make informed decisions as we navigate with them through the disease into remission.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to highlight the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, as well as to promote healthy lifestyle habits that can decrease your risk of developing cancer of the colon, or rectum.

Colorectal cancer is cancer arising from the colon or rectum and it usually arises from the inner lining of the gut wall. It can affect any age, race and gender, although it is more common after the age of 50 years and is more common among the Chinese.

Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer:

  • Blood in your stools
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Persistent abdominal pain and cramps
  • Abdominal mass

However, do note that colorectal cancer in its early stages is often a silent disease with no symptoms at all.

The best way to decrease your likelihood of developing colorectal cancer is through colorectal screening. A colonoscopy can help to prevent colorectal cancer by removing adenomatous polyps found in the colon before it has the chance of becoming cancerous. It also detects early cancers, giving patients a good chance of a cure.

To ensure that patients get the most out of their colonoscopy, FPH has introduced an artificial intelligence (“AI”) assisted colorectal screening service to allow for more accurate detection of polyps. Every frame captured during the colonoscopy will be assessed and processed using the AI in the device. As a result, the system will automatically alert doctors performing the scope in real-time if varying shapes and sizes of polyps and lesions are detected.

Studies have shown that the higher polyp detection rates are, the more effective patients can be protected from colorectal cancer.

Read more about colonoscopy here.



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