9th Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (1 - 31 Mar 2010)

Colorectal Cancer: Screen for Life
“Just 1 More Minute Could Save Your Life”

• Pick up a free FOBT kit (for Singaporeans and PRs aged above 50 years)
• Register for public forums (in English, Mandarin and Malay)
• Go for educational roadshows
• Attend free workshop-cum-talk (for colorectal cancer survivors, family members, caregivers and supporters)

Download Poster      : English | Chinese (List of FOBT Kit Distribution Locations)
Download Pamphlet : English and Chinese (List of Activities)

FOBT Kit Distribution Locations

The Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is a simple screening test to detect non-visible blood in the stools. Studies have shown that annual FOBT for people above 50 years old can detect polyps and colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is curable if detected early.

It takes only a dip to save lives.

Have you taken yours today?

Free FOBT kits are only available to:

• Singaporeans and Permanent Residents
• Aged 50 years old and above
• No age limit for those with family history of colorectal cancer

From 1 to 31 March 2010, register and collect your free screening kit at:

• 39 Guardian Health & Beauty outlets
• 18 polyclinics
• SCS headquarters
• Satellite Centre at National Cancer Centre Singapore
• English & Mandarin Public Forums: 13 March 2010 – Kallang Community Club
• Malay Public Forum: 27 March 2010 – Kallang Community Club
• Roadshows: 6 March 2010 – Tiong Bahru Plaza; 14 March 2010 – Lot One; 28 March 2010 – White Sands

For enquiries, please call 6221 9578 or e-mail enquiry@singaporecancersociety.org.sg

Distribution Locations

Free Public Forums

Colorectal cancer is the top cancer for both genders combined in Singapore today. Learn how to protect yourself from this disease.

Registration / Enquiries: Call 6421 5804, fax 6221 9575 or email to education@singaporecancersociety.org.sg

Roadshows

Find out about free colorectal cancer screening at this roadshow and how “Just 1 More Minute Could Save Your Life”.

Date:               6 & 7 March, Saturday & Sunday
Time:              10.00 am to 9.00 pm
Venue:            Tiong Bahru Plaza (Next to taxi stand)
Address:         302 Tiong Bahru Road
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru

Date:               14 March, Sunday
Time:               10.00 am to 9.00 pm
Venue:             Lot One
Address:          21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4
Nearest MRT:  Choa Chu Kang

Date:               28 March, Sunday
Time:              10.00 am to 9.00 pm
Venue:            White Sands
Address:         1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3 #05-07
Nearest MRT:  Pasir Ris

“Surviving Colorectal Cancer – Moving Ahead with Courage and Confidence”
Free Workshop-cum-Talk

Colorectal cancer survivors, family members, caregivers and supporters are encouraged to join this free event to celebrate cancer survivorship. Be it laughing to better health in Laughter Therapy class, drawing up inspirations in Art Therapy session or getting tips to enhance your well-being, you get all the benefits in one sitting! Register for your place today as seats are limited.

Programmes:

• My Journey to Recovery - Sharing by Cancer Survivors
• Putting Laughter into Your Life - Experience Laughter Therapy and laugh your way to better physical and emotional health!
• Experiencing Art Therapy - Engage in the therapeutic experience of creative work, like painting and clay sculpturing.
• Health-Enhancing Talk - Get tips on maintaining good health and general well-being.
  

Date                      : 20 March 2010, Saturday
Time                      : 2.00 – 5.00 pm (Registration starts at 1.30 pm)
Venue                   : Kallang Community Club
Address                : 45 Boon Keng Road
Fee/Registration : Free. Call 6221 9578 (welfare department) or e-mail ashley_wu@singaporecancersociety.org.sg

Supported By Major Sponsors Co-Sponsors Venue Sponsors Official Creative By

Taiwanese singer Yao Yao Autographed Pink Ribbon T-Shirt

Fan Collector’s Item (M size); $40

Taiwanese singer Yao Yao (瑶瑶) (given name as 郭书瑶) was in Singapore on 14 November to promote her latest music album, Love’s Embrace. Yao Yao gladly penned her signature on five SCS Pink Ribbon t-shirts, which hope to remind the public on the importance of regular breast screening for early detection and treatment. Two were sold that day and the Society has only three left.   

This is a fan collector item that’s not to be missed. Head down today to the Society’s headquarters at 15 Enggor Street, Realty Centre, #04-01 to 04 to purchase these t-shirts (M size) at $40.00 each. Signature is authentic; signed using black marker pen. For enquiries, please call 6421 5827.

Sale of Pink Ribbon T-Shirts

Make heads turn with this lovely Pink Ribbon t-shirt! Purchase one at $16.00 (GST included) to strut your support proudly against breast cancer during the month of Oct. Limited stock available; no reprint. Grab yours today at the Singapore Cancer Society’s headquarters: 15 Enggor Street, Realty Centre, #04-01 to 04. For enquiries, please call 6421 5827.