My dad's friend was diagnosed with colon cancer, and had his operation recently, which removed 80% of his large intestines. So basically he has very irregular bowels now. He also needs to go for regular chemotherapy sessions. Poor lad. He's one of the nicest guys around. 
It is weird, because majority of colon cancer patients are Chinese, or to be specific, anyone who doesn't like to consume chilli. Chilli is known to have anti-colon cancer properties, that's why you seldom hear of a Malay patient diagnosed with colon cancer. Malays on the other hand, have problems with high blood pressure and heart problems i.e. due to eating and cooking habits perhaps.
We should really start mixing healthy dishes together. A "mosaic" dish would certainly boost the Singaporean life expectancy.
October 9th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
yes u are right on the stats about Malays getting those illness. That’s why i decided to go Chinese…go for soupy stuff =)