Singapore Cancer Society

A heartfelt message of sympathy on the passing of Mr Cecil Vivian Richard Wong The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Cecil Vivian Richard Wong. We recognise Mr Wong’s pioneering efforts, alongside individuals from the Rotary Club of Singapore West, the Lions Club and the Jaycees in 1964. Mr Wong was a founding member of SCS’ Council and the Honorary Treasurer. His work contributed to building an organisation focussed on Minimising Cancer and Maximising Lives. Today, SCS stands proud as a self-funded Social Service Agency which provides an integrated continuum of care from cancer control and prevention to patient support services, to survivorship and palliative care. Our key programmes and services include cancer screening programmes, public education, financial and welfare services, psychosocial support, survivorship, rehabilitation programmes and hospice care. As SCS commemorates our 60th anniversary of improving the lives of Singaporeans and the cancer community, we remember Mr Cecil Wong and the pioneers of this establishment who possessed the vision to see through the set up and development of SCS. Our thoughts are with the loved ones and friends Mr Wong has left behind as well as everyone whose life was positively impacted by him. We find comfort in the knowledge that his contributions have made a profound difference to the cancer ecosystem, and he will be remembered for years to come. Albert Ching Chief Executive Officer Singapore Cancer Society

On 12th September, SCS opened our third rehabilitation centre at National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. Graced by Adj A/Prof Chee Cheng Ean, Executive Director, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), Grace Chung, Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Department of Operations & Administration, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), Lee Meng Tat, Chairman, Singapore Cancer Society (SCS), Albert Ching, CEO, Singapore Cancer Society (SCS). The Centre is the second community cancer rehabilitation facility in Singapore dedicated to providing integrated care to address the needs of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The opening of Singapore Cancer Society’s second Community Rehabilitation Centre at National University Cancer Institute, Singapore highlights the importance of rehabilitation care as an integral part of cancer recovery and survivorship. In 2023, the SCS Cancer Rehabilitation Centre was opened at the National Cancer Centre Singapore building and in 2024, the tertiary level rehabilitation centre was officially opened at the same venue. The partnership with the two main cancer centres: National University Cancer Institute, Singapore and the National Cancer Centre Singapore ensures a presence in the western and central parts of the island, offering cancer patients the required therapy from a team of allied health professionals specialised in oncology rehabilitation, all under one roof. #SCS #SCS60 #SCSCommunity

Find out more about Prostate Cancer from  A/Prof Ravindran Kanesvaran, SCS Council Member and Chairman and Senior Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology at National Cancer Centre Singapore and Cl Asst Prof Jeffrey Tuan Kit Loong, Chairman of Prostate Cancer Awareness Committee, Singapore Cancer Society and Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-pancreato-biliary and Urology, Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore. You can catch them on SingHealth's YouTube accounts at the 2 links below:  Prostate Cancer Part 1: https://lnkd.in/gF7agvVb Prostate Cancer Part 2: https://lnkd.in/g3Z-rUVK   #SCS #SCS60 #SCSWisdom #SCSCommunity

"I ran last year and the vibes was super positive and there was so much love going around" ~ Rainier, Cancer Survivor, #AdvocatesAgainstCancer , Past Participant for Race Against Cancer Just 1️⃣2️⃣ days to go till registration and fundraising ends for the Physical Race! We promise that waking up early on a Sunday morning for a run at East Coast Park will be worthwhile! Get ready to be overwhelmed with love and support at Angsana Green on 29th September🤗 Don't FOMO 📲 Register for the Physical Race by 31st August, 2359hrs 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBaA3g7A ✅ Fundraise/Donate to meet your minimum fundraising amount and qualify for the Race 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7MAQbbf #RaceAgainstCancer2024 #RAC2024 #SCS #SCS60 #SCSCommunity #AdvocatesAgainstCancer

2️⃣ WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER AND QUALIFY ⌛ "[It is] important to have a solid support system - through your friends, your family, or even cancer patients and survivors" ~ Aaron Mossadeg, SCS Goodwill Ambassador Learning about cancer from seeing his mother through the cancer journey, Aaron reflects on the importance of knowledge on preventative measures, early screening, support systems, and more. With that, he is now an active Goodwill Ambassador with Singapore Cancer Society, supporting us through our annual flagship fundraising events like Race Against Cancer, raising awareness about cancers during our cancer campaigns and sharing about our programmes and services so that more people know about the resources available to them! As Aaron says, "No one fights cancer alone" SCS is strongly supported by ambassadors like Aaron, and members of the public. The collective fight against cancer continues till we see a cancer-free world 🤝 Join Aaron and SCS in the fight by registering for 🏃♀️ Race Against Cancer 2024 🏃♀️ 📲 Register for the Physical Race by 31st August, 2359hrs 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gx8XC6Ng ✅ Fundraise/Donate to meet your minimum fundraising amount for your selected race category #RaceAgainstCancer2024 #RAC2024 #SCS #SCS60 #SCSCommunity #AdvocatesAgainstCancer

Organised by the Singapore Cancer Society, RAC aims to rally the community to join the collective fight against cancer by fundraising and running. In "A Race To Save Lives' participants fundraise to support SCS Programmes and Services which support cancer warriors and their loved ones through the cancer journey.   "It not only gives cancer survivors a glimpse of hope, but also a contribution in kind" ~ Robert, Father to Special Olympics Singapore Athlete Ian and a Cancer Warrior   You can pledge your support for the cancer community too. Join the athletes and volunteers from SOSG on 29th September at the Race Against Cancer 2024 🏃♀️🏃🏼♂️   📲 Register and Fundraise for the Physical Race by 31st August, 2359hrs 📲Register for the Virtual Run by 28th September, 2359hrs and Fundraise your minimum amount by 15th October, 2359hrs 🔗 in bio https://lnkd.in/gBaA3g7A   #SCS #SCS60 #SCSCommunity #RaceAgainstCancer2024

Cycle For Hope 2024 🚴♂️ Cycle For Hope 2024 (CFH24) has successfully concluded its fundraising for Singapore Cancer Society. Thank you to Singapore Cycling Federation for their support over the years having raised funds for the cancer community while promoting and developing the sport of cycling 🤗 This year the Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) raised over S$67,000 for SCS through CFH24 👏 Additionally, huge congratulations to SCF for their groundbreaking ceremony of the SCF BMX and Pump tracks @ Brickland 🥳 May we continue to work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices while supporting the cancer community 🤝 #SCS #SCS60 #SCSCommunity

Happy National Day! 🥳🇸🇬 'Together, as one united people' we can reduce cancer incidence while supporting cancer warriors through their journey. Let's strike out cancer 💪 Join us to support Singaporean Cancer Warriors at Race Against Cancer 🏃♀️🏃♂️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/gBaA3g7A

Happy National Day! 🥳🇸🇬 'Together, as one united people' we can reduce cancer incidence while supporting cancer warriors through their journey. Let's strike out cancer 💪 Join us to support Singaporean Cancer Warriors at Race Against Cancer 🏃♀️🏃♂️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/gBaA3g7A

Check out Johnson - SCS Charity Athlete and #AdvocatesAgainstCancer - who is attempting to make history AND give back to the community 💪🫶 As someone who has been impacted by cancer, he hopes to raise awareness about cancer and raise funds for SCS by taking on the 10,000KM triathlon challenge - the longest triathlon in the world 😱🏃♀️ Johnson's triathlon which will take him to Angsana Green, East Coast Park on 29 September where he will be participating in the SingTel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer. Support Johnson's efforts by joining him in the race by registering 📲 for Race Against Cancer 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBaA3g7A #RaceAgainstCancer2024 #RAC2024 #SCS #SCS60