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Colorectal cancer in women: Current trends in Singapore

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 12.00pm to 1.00pm | Microsoft Teams

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in Singapore and remains a leading cause of cancer‑related deaths. While screening and early detection have improved outcomes, understanding how risks differ for women—and how these risks can be reduced—remains crucial.

What you will learn

  • Current colorectal cancer trends among women in Singapore
  • How risk factors for women compare with those for men
  • Who is most at risk and why
  • How these risks can be mitigated and reduced

Speaker

Dr Bettina Lieske
Dr Bettina Lieske
Senior Consultant
Division of Colorectal Surgery
National University Hospital

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