She pioneered breast care nursing in Singapore and, at 74, still cares for breast cancer patients

After establishing breast care services at Singapore General Hospital in 1992, Nagalingam Saraswathi trained nurses from other hospitals and started a support group for breast cancer patients. More than three decades later, caring for them remains a huge part of her life.
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- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 4:57 am IST
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