Do you know that Colorectal Cancer is the number one cancer affecting Singaporeans today? More than 1,400 people are diagnosed with the disease every year.

Many of us are unaware of the symptoms of colorectal cancer, as well as the screening and treatment options made available.

As part of the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Singapore Cancer Society will be holding public forums to raise awareness amongst Singaporeans about the disease.

Held in English, Mandarin and Malay, the public forums will provide members of the public with more information on colorectal cancer, its causes and symptoms, preventive measures and various methods of treatment.


Public forum details are as follows:

English Forum
Date: 13 March 2010, Saturday
Time: 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Language: English

Mandarin Forum
Date: 13 March 2010, Saturday
Time: 3.30 – 5.30 pm

Malay Forum
Date: 27 March 2010, Saturday
Time: 1.30 – 3.00 pm


Venue / Address: Kallang Community Club,
45 Boon Keng Road
Nearest MRT: Boon Keng

Free faecal occult blood test (FOBT) kits will also be distributed to individuals aged 50 years and above at these forums. FOBT is a preliminary screening method to test for the presence of non-visible blood in one’s stools, and individuals are recommended to participate in screening on an annual basis.

The public forums are open to public free of charge.

To register, please call Singapore Cancer Society at 6421 5804 or email education@singaporecancersociety.org.sg.

Take this opportunity to learn more about what you can do to prevent the onset of Colorectal Cancer!

Co- Sponsored by: Merck Serono