Clement ChiaBreast conservation surgeon-innovator
07Media & Articles

Breast conservation in the public conversation.

Selected media features, authored commentary, patient education and innovation stories connecting breast conservation with clearer decisions, evidence and responsible clinical translation.

Editorial pathways

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Media features

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Authored articles

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Patient education

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Breast conservation commentary

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Medtech innovation

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Speaking & interviews

Featured coverage

Six stories across surgery, education and innovation.

These previews link to reporting and commentary hosted by the original publications. Summaries are provided for orientation and do not reproduce article text.

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Breast conservation中文

先进技术免切全乳 邱德拔医院保乳癌患者身心健康

联合早报 / Lianhe Zaobao

Feature on KTPH’s breast conservation work, including oncoplastic reconstruction and targeted axillary surgery, with attention to breast preservation and quality of life.

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REBORN / patient education中文

医院推出应用 让乳癌患者“预见”乳房重建手术

联合早报 / Lianhe Zaobao

Feature on REBORN, a digital education and augmented-reality platform designed to help patients understand breast reconstruction options before making treatment decisions.

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Patient educationEnglish

App helps breast cancer patients make choices about surgical options before reconstruction

The Straits Times

Media feature on the REBORN app and its role in helping patients understand surgical and reconstruction options before consultation.

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Interview / innovationEnglish

Meet the Digital Health Champion transforming breast cancer care

GovInsider

Interview on REBORN and how augmented reality and digital education can support clearer decision-making during breast cancer treatment.

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Authored commentaryEnglish

Singapore’s take-up rate for breast cancer screening is low. We can involve youths to change that

TODAY / CNA

Commentary by Clement Chia on improving breast cancer screening participation through public education, youth involvement and family support.

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Authored commentary中文

什么阻碍晚期乳腺癌患及早就医?

联合早报 / Lianhe Zaobao

Chinese commentary discussing fear, misinformation, psychosocial concerns and other barriers that may delay presentation with advanced breast cancer.

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More articles & profiles

Further reading across patient education, teaching and clinical innovation.

Award / innovation

GovInsider celebrates healthcare innovators

Announcement of the GovInsider Healthcare Day Awards 2025, naming Dr Clement Chia as Digital Health Champion.

GovInsider
Teaching / collaboration

A Transdisciplinary Voyage in Breast Cancer Learning

An account of the LOTTE learning journey in Singapore, including mentorship and clinical exposure to local breast cancer treatment pathways at KTPH.

Singapore Medical Association News
Community outreach

乳癌意识月 定期检查是关键

Breast Cancer Awareness Month coverage on screening participation and the need to strengthen public awareness and education.

联合早报 / Lianhe Zaobao
Patient education / outreach

Pink October – Local Community Join Hands to Prevent and Treat Breast Cancer

Coverage of a community partnership involving KTPH, screening services and public education on breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Tzu Chi Singapore
Patient education / screening

别轻信网上传闻错过乳癌筛查

Article on misinformation around breast cancer screening and the importance of seeking reliable medical advice.

联合早报 / Lianhe Zaobao
Authored article

Why do patients present late with advanced breast cancer?

A reflection on knowledge barriers, misinformation and psychosocial concerns that may delay presentation, and the importance of targeted public education.

LinkedIn article by Clement Chia
Professional profile

Dr Clement Chia Luck Khng specialist profile

Official profile listing Dr Clement Chia as Senior Consultant and Head of Breast Surgery Service at KTPH, with clinical interests in breast and endocrine surgery.

NHG Health
Research / innovation profile

Researcher & Innovator Directory — Clement Chia

Research and innovation profile covering digital health, medtech innovation and breast cancer research.

NHG Group Research & Innovation

A shared theme

Breast conservation through surgery, education, research and innovation.