Free Cervical Cancer Public Forum May 7, 2010

Fight Cervical Cancer! – Public Forum

Do I need to go for Pap smear when I have not had sexual intercourse for the past years? How can I protect myself against cervical cancer other than with regular Pap smear screening?

If you have these questions and more, get them answered by medical experts at the forum organised by the Singapore Cancer Society.

First 100 ladies who sign up to attend BOTH this forum and free Pap smear* on the National Healthcare Diagnostic Group (NHGD) Mobile Clinic – valid from 7th to 9th May, will receive a free $30 worth of cosmetic hamper (Collect 2 stamps to redeem your gift)

Pre-registration for forum and Pap smear is required.

*Pap smear eligibility criteria applies

Date : 8 May 2010, Saturday
Venue : Bishan Community Club, Multi-Purpose Hall
Address : 51 Bishan Street 13

Mandarin Session

Time : 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
(Registration starts at 9.30 am)

• Who Is At Risk of Cervical Cancer?
Dr Joseph Ng
Consultant, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

• Treatment Options for Cervical Cancer
Dr Chia Yin Nin
Head Consultant, Gynae Cancer Unit, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

English Session

Time : 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
(Registration starts at 1.30 pm)

• Understanding Cervical Cancer
Dr Lisa Wong
Gynecologist, Women’s Cancer Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lisa Wong Women & Gynae Oncology Centre

• Cervical Cancer: To Vaccinate or not to Vaccinate?
Dr Quek Swee Chong
Senior Consultant & Head, Preinvasive Disease and Screening Unit, Department of Gynaecological Oncology, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Registration/Enquiries: Call 6421 5804 / 827 (Mon-Fri, 8.30 am – 6.00 pm) or e-mail education@singaporecancersociety.org.sg Closing Date – 5 May 2010.

Please visit www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg for more details.

Official Website: http://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg