At 47, Kelvin Loon was used to meeting challenges head on.

As a general manager, father, and community volunteer, he had built his life around responsibility, performance, and pushing through difficulty. Then a stroke forced him to reckon with things he had never planned for: losing independence, and the fear that he might only have a few days left to live.

His diagnosis also brought back painful memories of losing his father to a stroke decades earlier, when optimism turned into loss within days. That fear lingered as Kelvin faced his own recovery, forcing him to reflect on boundaries, expectations, and the true cost of always pushing forward.

In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu speaks with Kelvin about the realities of stroke recovery, the long road of relearning the basics, and why he now believes that strength isn’t about constant breakthroughs, but knowing when to stop and listen to your body.

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A healthy lifestyle doesn’t always mean a clean bill of health.

Mr Ong Thiam Hock’s life after retirement was full of movement and joy. Daily 10km walks, family trips, and a generally healthy lifestyle gave him every reason to feel confident about his health. Without corporate coverage, screenings simply fell off his routine.

But his daughter noticed the small things he brushed aside, like the breathlessness he kept attributing to age.

At her urging, he went for a check-up.

What doctors found was serious: a fully blocked artery, and the need for an immediate bypass.

In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu talks to Mr Ong about his experience, the emotions that followed, and why he now sees screening as an act of care for those around him. He also reflects on the gratitude he feels toward his daughter, whose instinct may have saved his life.

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Chest heaviness. Fatigue. Subtle changes that are easy to dismiss.

For Mr Pow Aik Tong, those quiet signs were the first hint that something wasn’t quite right – even though his annual check-ups had always come back normal.

In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu speaks with Aik Tong and his wife, Siang Keow, about the moment a gentle nudge from their daughter led him to go for a health screening.

What it uncovered was unexpected: a vascular occlusion that required urgent attention, and a surgery he never imagined he would need. Watch as Aik Tong shares the worry that came with the diagnosis, the uncertainty before going into the operating theatre, and the relief of waking up feeling lighter for the first time in months.

We’re reminded that even the quietest symptoms deserve attention, and that early action can change the outcome entirely.

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When life feels steady, it’s easy to assume we’re well. James Quek did too. He exercised, ate good, and felt perfectly fine. But then a simple decision to make use of his company health screening benefit changed everything.

In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu speaks with James about the moment an abdominal ultrasound uncovered stage 4 kidney cancer – a diagnosis that came without a single sign. What followed was a whirlwind of scans, a tumour that doubled in size in just one month, and a life-saving surgery that tested his resilience in every way.

James shares the relief he felt throughout his journey, and the faith that kept him going. The long days of recovery where even sitting up became a small victory. And the shift in perspective after surviving something he never saw coming.

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Long hours, indulgent diets, and increasingly sedentary routines are taking their toll, with more people in their 20s and 30s being diagnosed with chronic diseases earlier than ever before.

In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu sits down with Dr Marcus Lee, Family Physician and Designated Workplace Doctor, and Dr Roland Xu, a healthcare leader who has worked across the medical and insurance sectors in Asia, to discuss how prevention must start long before symptoms appear.

Through their clinical and strategic perspectives, Dr Marcus and Dr Roland unpack what is really driving the rise of chronic illness, from lifestyle habits and family history to the "I'm fine" fallacy that keeps many from seeking help early.

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When Dr. Navreet Pannu had to break the news to a patient that she had breast cancer, the last thing she expected was to be diagnosed with the same condition that very same day.

As a doctor, she understood the importance of screening. But as a patient, the diagnosis came as a surprise, especially since she had no symptoms and no family history.

In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu sits down with Dr. Navreet to explore what early detection looks like through a doctor's lens, from staying grounded in the face of uncertainty to resisting the urge to seek answers online - where information can often amplify anxiety and fear instead of providing clarity.

It’s a story about empathy, courage, and the quiet strength that comes from taking early action.

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What happens when you do everything right, yet life still throws you a curveball?

At 49, Desmond Seah was fit, active, and symptom-free. A routine health screening, encouraged by his boss, revealed something he never expected: Stage 2 prostate cancer.

In the very first episode of Health Unfiltered, host Veronica Chiu sits down with Desmond to revisit the moment that changed everything. From the shock of diagnosis to the strength that followed, they explore how instinct, support, and early detection can turn fear into empowerment.

🎧 Health, Unfiltered is a new podcast series by Fullerton Health, where real people share the moment they chose to pause, check in, and take charge of their health. Because the best time to act is before it’s too late.

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