1. 79% of Major Illness claims by Women were due to Cancer.
2. 50% of Major Illness claims by Men were due to Cancer.
3. 50% of Cancer claims by Women were due to Breast Cancer.
4. 26% of Cancer claims by Men were due to Prostate Cancer.
5. Cancer is the general name for a group of more than 100 diseases.
6. Cancer starts when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control. Growing out of control and invading other tissues are what makes a cell a cancer cell.
7. Cancer cells often travel to other parts of the body where they begin to grow and form new tumors. The process of cancer spreading is called metastasis.
8. Not all tumors are Cancer. Tumours may be benign or malignant. A benign tumour is not a cancer. It can crowd out healthy cells but does not spread to other parts of the body.
9. A healthy diet and lifestyle can help reduce the risk of cancer. For instance, eating food rich in fibre, fresh fruits and vegetables. Exercise more to maintain a healthy weight and avoiding smoking.
10. Cancer is the #1 Killer in Singapore.
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Wee Khai is an avid soccer player, who is also a finisher of 12 half-marathons and 3 full marathons.
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