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Cancer: It\u2019s Time for You to Get Up Close and Personal <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_font_size=”80px” header_5_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_5_text_color=”#000000″ header_5_font_size=”20px” header_5_letter_spacing=”0.5em” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” min_height=”0px” custom_margin=”13px|129px|||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”30px|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|63px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.8em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”48px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” 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<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Picture1.png” alt=”twins Aina Syura and Aina Syar posing for Make A Wish Foundation” title_text=”make a wish foundation photo” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||13px|||” custom_padding=”|134px||149px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Twins Aina Syura (left) and Aina Syara: Covergirls for the Make A Wish Foundation when Aina Syara was recovering from leukemia. Photo courtesy of Aina Syura.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|17px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”10px|79px|12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|0px||||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The HYPE x SCS Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”1320px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|-415px|-2px|-616px||” custom_padding=”|0px|21px|0px||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been wondering why there are videos featuring HYPE by the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) on Instagram, read on to find out why!<\/span><\/p>\n SCS launched the \u2018Cancer Challenge\u2019 in commemoration of World Cancer Day 2021, rallying 21 different industries in the fight against cancer. World Cancer Day (WCD), held on 4 February annually, is a campaign founded by the Union for International Cancer Control.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2019, UICC launched a new 3-year campaign theme. The theme, \u2018I Am and I Will\u2019 is an empowering call-to-action urging for commitment to reduce the impact of cancer \u2013 for ourselves, the people we love, and our world. Singapore is one of the 170 countries that is a part of the UICC. You can check out the efforts made by SCS in 2021 <\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n As one of the challenges, HYPE was tasked to find out how much youths know about cancer in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”- Kumudha” job_title=”Acting HOD of Corporate Affairs, SCS” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Always having it (basic cancer knowledge) at the back of your mind and awareness of living a healthy lifestyle is a step forward in the fight against cancer for youths in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”11px|79px|17px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”10px|79px|12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|0px||||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Importance of Early Screenings<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”1320px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|-415px|-2px|-616px||” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|0px||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You may wonder why youths <\/span>should be <\/span>aware of cancer when they belong to the age group that is least likely to be affected by cancer.\u00a0<\/span>Youths have a high level of influence on decisions made by the people around them. As such, parents and older relatives are more likely to heed their advice to go for early screenings- as compared to strangers.<\/span><\/p>\n “As a start, youths can arm<\/span> <\/span>themselves with basic knowledge about cancer and informed advocacy of cancer-related topics,\u201d says, Grace Tan, Deputy Manager of Community Health Department, Singapore Cancer Society.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”1320px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|-415px|-2px|-616px||” custom_padding=”|0px|15px|0px||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Early detection is important in helping doctors diagnose and treat several cancers early before symptoms emerge. When symptoms start to appear, the cancer may have already begun to spread, making it harder to treat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n According to the National University Cancer Institute Singapore (NCIS), early stages of cancer can be detected from several active screening tests. To find out more about the different types of cancer screening services available, do check out this <\/span>link<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n John Tan (not his real name, 19, a survivor of leukemia, shared that he had led a healthy life until he started to experience breathlessness and red rashes all over\u00a0 his stomach and underarms. As his family has a history of cancer, John is more susceptible\u00a0 and he was later diagnosed with leukemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Luckily for him, the doctors found out his condition just in time to provide him treatment options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”- Grace Tan” job_title=”Deputy Manager of Community Health Department, SCS” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a start, youths can arm<\/span> <\/span>themselves with basic knowledge about cancer and informed advocacy of cancer-related topics.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”1320px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-18px|-415px|-2px|-616px||” custom_padding=”|0px|15px|0px||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cancer is more than just a debilitating disease which affects the body physically; it also affects one\u2019s mind and soul. Twins, Aina Syura and Aina Syara, 19, shared their inspiring story in 2014 with The Straits Times and Berita Harian.<\/span><\/p>\n Aina Syara was diagnosed with leukemia in 2008 when she was just 7 years old. Her twin, Aina Syura, saw her twin experience the disease first-hand. Syura said that after the procedure, her sister would spend \u201clate night(s) eating [and] she would get very moody\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n John\u2019s experience was similar and his self-esteem was severely affected. \u201cI would wear silicon suits and \u2018powder on\u2019 fake hair when going to school. I didn\u2019t want anyone to know,\u201d John said.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600||||||#e02b20|” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#233956″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Today, both John and Aini Syara have recovered and are living their lives to the fullest. John added that after his battle with leukemia, he takes the saying \u201cyou only live once\u201d even more seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|17px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”10px|79px|12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|0px||||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dangers of Alcohol and Smoking<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600||||||#e02b20|” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#233956″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Alcohol and smoking often go hand in hand<\/span>, with<\/span> many people associating them with leisure and celebration<\/span>s<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most prominent cancers affecting Singaporeans is lung cancer. Tobacco smoke exposure is one of the main risk factors contributing to over 80 per cent of global lung cancer cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to Channel News Asia, Singapore\u2019s smoking rate has reduced drastically to 10.6 per cent from a decade ago through legislative and public education efforts. However, authorities are still striving to better engage fellow Singaporeans to discourage smoking and alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n
MUHAMMAD HARUN
<\/strong>Lifestyle Editor of <\/strong>HYPE Issue #52<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/strong>HYPE Issue #52<\/strong><\/p>\nPublished on<\/h5>\n
July 7, 2020<\/h5>\n