Thomian 90s Nite 2026 · Awareness Partner

Most cancers are caught earlier — and prevented — with a few good habits.

OncoCare believes awareness is the first step in cancer care. Below is general, doctor-reviewed guidance on healthy habits and age-appropriate screening.

2007
Established in Singapore
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Headquartered in Singapore
33
Nationalities Served
~25%
of all deaths in Singapore are from cancer
— Ministry of Health, Singapore
Cancer statistic per Singapore Ministry of Health, Singapore's Approach to Cancer (2023). General corporate figures only — not treatment outcomes.
Why Awareness Matters

Cancer is common — but often preventable, and often catchable early

Awareness for every family

Understanding risk factors and healthy habits is the first, simplest step anyone can take — regardless of family history.

Early detection saves lives

Many cancers are far more treatable when caught early — which is why age-appropriate screening matters, for everyone.

Small habits, real impact

Diet, movement, sleep, and avoiding tobacco and excess alcohol all measurably reduce long-term cancer risk.

Daily Habits

Small, steady choices lower long-term risk

No single habit prevents cancer on its own, but together, these consistently lower long-term risk across most cancer types.

Eat mostly whole foods

Favour vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes. Limit processed and ultra-processed foods, and red or processed meat.

Move most days

Regular activity — even brisk walking — and less time sitting are linked with meaningfully lower cancer risk.

Protect your sleep

Aim for 7–9 consistent hours a night. Poor sleep is linked to weakened immune and hormonal regulation over time.

Stay away from tobacco

Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of cancer worldwide — avoiding it, and secondhand smoke, makes the biggest difference of any habit here.

Go easy on alcohol

Risk tends to track with quantity and frequency over time — a good rule of thumb for any night out is simply to pace yourself and stay hydrated.

Mind sun & environment

Use sun protection, maintain a healthy weight, and limit avoidable exposure to known environmental carcinogens where you can.

Screening Guide

What to ask your doctor about, by decade

General population guidance for people at average risk. Family history, symptoms, or prior conditions can change what's appropriate for you — this is a conversation starter, not a personal recommendation.

20s – 30s

Foundational awareness

  • Cervical screening (Pap and/or HPV test) typically begins in this decade — ask your doctor when to start and how often to repeat it
  • Get familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, and mention any changes to your doctor
  • Routine skin checks, especially with fair skin, many moles, or a family history of skin cancer
40s

Start the mammogram conversation

  • Discuss when to begin mammograms with your doctor — recommendations vary by personal and family history
  • Continue cervical screening on your doctor's recommended schedule
  • Ask when colorectal screening should begin for you, typically discussed from the mid-to-late 40s
50s

Routine screening years

  • Regular mammograms, on the interval your doctor recommends
  • Colorectal screening, typically ongoing from this decade
  • Bone health and general cardiovascular checks are often reviewed alongside cancer screening at this stage
60s & beyond

Stay consistent

  • Continue mammograms and colorectal screening per your doctor's guidance
  • Cervical screening may taper off around this age with a consistent prior history — confirm with your doctor
  • Keep up skin checks and report any new or changing symptoms promptly
20s – 30s

Foundational awareness

  • Get familiar with how your body normally looks and feels, including self-awareness of any testicular changes
  • Routine skin checks, especially with fair skin, many moles, or a family history of skin cancer
  • Note any family history of prostate or colorectal cancer — it shapes when screening should start for you
40s

Start the conversation early

  • Ask your doctor whether prostate-specific screening makes sense for you, particularly with a family history
  • Ask when colorectal screening should begin for you, typically discussed from the mid-to-late 40s
  • Mention any persistent or unusual symptoms rather than waiting for a routine visit
50s

Routine screening years

  • Colorectal screening, typically ongoing from this decade
  • Continued prostate discussion with your doctor, based on your individual risk
  • Ask about lung screening if you have a significant smoking history
60s & beyond

Stay consistent

  • Continue colorectal screening per your doctor's guidance
  • Keep reviewing prostate screening decisions with your doctor as guidance can shift with age and health status
  • Keep up skin checks and report any new or changing symptoms promptly
This guidance reflects general population recommendations and is not personal medical advice. Screening ages, intervals, and methods vary by country, personal history, and family history — always confirm your own plan with a qualified physician.
About OncoCare

A Singapore-based oncology practice

OncoCare Cancer Centre, established in 2007, is part of the Tamarind Health Group. Dedicated exclusively to Oncology, OncoCare has a presence across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. The practice is proud to support the Thomian 90s Nite 2026 as part of its commitment to raising public awareness around cancer prevention and early detection across the region.

Locations: Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard) · Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Novena) · Gleneagles Hospital · Mount Alvernia Hospital