The Singapore Chinese population, especially Cantonese, has one of the highest incidence of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) in the world. Find out more about NPC, the 5th most common cancer in men, and the 8th in women.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) Facts

• In Singapore, nasopharyngeal cancer is 30 times more common in Chinese, especially Cantonese, than in other races.
• NPC usually affects adults aged 35 to 55, and is more frequent in men.
• NPC is associated with eating salted soy beans, pickled vegetables and other preserved food.
• About 200 Singaporeans are affected by NPC every year.