Articles for young women / 07 Jan, 2021

Young women’s cancer and finding support

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Icon Young Women's Cancer Program Director Dr Lee Guek Eng shares her advice for young women with cancer

Young women with cancer face many unique challenges, from medical considerations such as fertility and genetic testing to psychosocial support and financial counselling.

In the below video, Icon Medical Oncologist and Young Women’s Cancer Program Director Dr Lee Guek Eng answers common questions from young women with cancer and is joined by Dr Ann Tan, Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Women Fertility & Fetal Centre, who discusses the fertility preservation options available for young women.

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