- In Singapore, age-specific incidence rate of cancer has risen more rapidly among the younger age groups aged below 40 years, compared to the older age groups
- Young cancer survivors here say they it is not easy to find emotional support among friends and family while support groups tend to be for older patients
- Costs for treatment, medication and hospitalisation can also be a heavy burden on young patients who do not have as much savings as their older counterparts
- Some young survivors have started their own support groups for fellow young patients and documented their battles with cancer in hopes of educating, inspiring others
- Doctors say that cancer should not be perceived as an old person’s disease and point to a correlation between a positive psychological mindset and better overall survival chances
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