Thursday, March 11, 2010
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The Singapore Cancer Society is a self-funded voluntary welfare organisation dependentĀ on gifts and donations from foundations, corporations and members of the public. We do not receive funding support from the Community Chest or National Council of Social Service.

Our Vision

To be the leading charitable cancer organisation in Singapore and the region, with a reputation for effective programmes for the prevention and control of cancer.

Our Mission

The Singapore Cancer Society is a community-based voluntary health organisation dedicated to minimizing the impact of cancer through public education, screening, patient services, financial assistance, research and advocacy.

Our Programmes: Minimize

1. Public Education

  • Organize various cancer awareness campaigns
  • Conduct talks and forums on cancer prevention and control

2. Cancer Screening

  • Free cancer screening services
    • Pap smear test (For Cervical cancer)
    • Faecal Occult Blood Test [FOBT] (For Colorectal cancer)
  • Health Education
    • Clinical breast examination (For Breast cancer)

3. Patient Service

  • Free hospice homecare for terminally-ill cancer patients
  • Free rehabilitation support for cancer patients and survivors

4. Welfare Assistance

  • Cancer treatment subsidy for needy cancer patients
  • Financial assistance for needy cancer patients
  • Free medical supplies and transport service for needy cancer patients to and from hospitals
 

Organised by: Title Sponsor:  SingTel
 

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