Counselling & Cancer Helpline
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KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital - Oncology Support Group |
Medical, paramedical and nursing staff from the Hospital volunteer
their time to provide emotional support and counselling to women
diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. The support is also extended
to family members, who may need assistance with referrals to medical
social workers or external agencies. For more details, please visit
their web site.
Operating hours :
Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturdays 8.30am to 12.30pm
Telephone No. : 6394 1038
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National Cancer Centre - Cancer Helpline |
The Cancer Helpline was established in September1999 and is the first
National Cancer Helpline manned by experienced cancer trained nurse
counsellors. They are able to provide you with accurate, up-to-date
information, counselling and support on a wide variety of cancer related concerns. You can call as often as you like and your calls will remain private, anonymous and confidential. The Cancer Helpline can also send you printed information. This service is free. For more details, visit the National Cancer Centre's web site at
www.nccs.com.sg.
You can contact the Cancer Helpline via the following:
Telephone: 6 22-55-6-55
Fax: 6324 5664
Email: cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg
Operating hours :
8.30 am to 5.00 pm (Mon-Fri)
8.30 am to 1.00 pm (Saturday)
Closed : Sundays & Public holidays
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Singapore Cancer Society - Phone Counselling |
Phone counselling is provided by the Society's team of experienced
staff to support people who are affected by cancer as well as their
family members who may wish to seek advice on essential issues
related to cancer and the effects of its treatment(s). For more details,
visit the SCS web site.
Operating hours :
Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 6.00pm
Telephone No. : 6421 5816, 6421 5817
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The Cancer Institute - CancerLine |
The CancerLine is a free telephone service put together to provide information and counselling on cancer related issues for you and your family. Staffed by nurses trained in cancer care, the CancerLine is an anonymous and confidential telephone service which provide the following services :
Up-to-date information on :
- cancer and its signs and symptoms
- cancer and its prevention
- cancer and its detection
- cancer and its treatment
- cancer support services available in Singapore
Counselling :
- side effects related to cancer treatment
- emotional distress in coping with cancer
- provide a 'listening ear'
- importance of support from the caregivers
CancerLine does not provide medical advice and treatment recommendations, but offers clarification of information that you may have received from our doctor.
Operating hours :
Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Saturdays 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Telephone No. : 6773 7888
Fax No. : 6777 4413
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
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Breast Cancer Foundation |
The BCF Volunteer Counselling Programme aims to assist breast cancer patients/survivors as well as family members and
friends to cope with their feelings and to regain a sense of control over important aspects of their lives. Volunteer
Counsellors, most of whom are breast cancer survivors themselves, provide information and emotional support through two
telephone helplines, a Hospital Visit Programme and a Treatment Buddies Programme.
Helpline: 6356 0123
Expat Helpline: 6352 5400
For more information, please visit BCF's website at www.bcf.org.sg
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CanHope |
CanHope is a non-profit counselling service and hotline by Parkway Group Healthcare. It is a resource for accurate
information about cancer and its available screening tests and treatments for both patients and the general public.
Telephone: (65) 6738 9333
Email: canhope@parkway.com.sg
Website: www.canhope.com.sg
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