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HPV vaccine uptake remains low in SG despite improved awareness
Knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has improved in Singapore following government efforts to enhance cervical cancer awareness through national campaigns and policy changes. However, this has not translated to an increase in vaccine acceptance rates, according to a study.
HPV vaccine uptake remains low in SG despite improved awareness
18 Dec 2025
Chemo plus targeted therapy extends survival in advanced BRAF-mutated CRC
The combination of chemotherapy and anti-EGFR/BRAF therapy provides optimal survival benefits to patients with advanced BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study.
Chemo plus targeted therapy extends survival in advanced BRAF-mutated CRC
16 Dec 2025
Pancreatic cancer: What’s the optimal Tx sequence for hypofractionated proton beam therapy with simultaneous integrated boost?
Hypofractionated proton beam therapy with simultaneous integrated boost technique (SIB-PBT) can be used as a safe and effective local treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC), particularly in patients with stable disease (SD) following induction chemotherapy, according to findings from the largest cohort to date presented at PTCOG-AO 2025.
