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1. Public Education Events

Enhancing Sexual Happiness in Cancer

This public seminar aims to explore problems, myths and misconceptions that may limit sexual satisfaction a person with cancer may experience. Learn the Do’s and Don’ts in achieving sexual satisfaction from our speaker.

Speaker: Dr Tan Hak Koon, Consultant and Dr Roland Chieng, Registrar
Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SGH

Date: 27 September 2003
Time: 1pm to 4.30pm (registration is from 1pm to 1.30pm)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Level 4, National Cancer Centre
Admission fees: $3 per person (inclusive of door gift and tea break)

Reservation is by telephone and email only. To book your seat please call the Cancer Helpline on telephone 622 55 655 or email cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm. Sunday and public holiday: Closed. Seats are available first-come-first-served. Payment will be collected at the door on the day of the forum. Please do not send cheque.

Closing date for registration: 22 September 2003

2.CancerWise Workshops

2a. CancerWise Women Workshop

This comprehensive workshop addresses concerns about female cancers e.g. breast and cervix. Learn from cancer experts how to reduce risks and what to do when you have suspicious signs and symptoms.

Date: 18 October 2003 (Saturday)
Time: 1pm to 5pm (registration is from 12.30 to 1pm)
Venue: Function Room, Level 4
National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
Closing date for registration: 10 October 2003

2b. CancerWise Workshop on Colon, Liver & Stomach
Colorectal, liver and stomach cancer are among the top ten cancers affecting Singapore men and women. This workshop is designed to empower healthy individuals with the ability to recognise suspicious signs and symptoms, identify risk factors and take measures to detect and prevent cancer.

Date: 20 September 2003
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Function Room, Level 4, National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
Closing date for registration: 12 September 2003

2c. CancerWise Workshop on Lung and Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NEW)
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Singapore men and women after Colorectal cancer. Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is ranked sixth. The incidences of these 2 cancers are on the rise. Our cancer specialists will provide you with vital information on what you need to know to reduce your risks, recognise the signs and symptoms, detect and treat them early.

Date: 1 November 2003
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Function Room, Level 4, National Cancer Centre
11 Hospital Drive
Singapore 169610
Closing date for registration: 24 October 2003


Registration is now opened
for all 3 workshops. Seats are reserved first-come-first-served and are limited to a small number to allow participants more interaction with the specialists.

Fees: $10 per participant per workshop (inclusive of GST, workshop kit and light refreshment). Special corporate and staff rates are available. Please call to enquire.

For enquiries and registration, please call Ms Audrey Low at 6236 9434, email: ceslsh@nccs.com.sg or visit NCC website www.nccs.com.sg for online registration.


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