by SCS Admin / 31 October 2022

Healthy Women, Healthier Families @ One Punggol 

 

Cervical cancer may be the 10th most diagnosed cancer among women in Singapore, but it is also one of the most preventable cancers with HPV vaccination and regular cervical cancer screening.  

SCS held a cervical cancer awareness talk at the Healthy Women, Healthier Families event at One Punggol on 16 October. Dr See Hui Ti, member of SCS Women Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Committee and Senior Consultant at Parkway Cancer Centre, shared the must-knows of cervical cancer with over 80 attendees. The talk was followed by a demonstration of physical therapy exercises for patients with cancer, conducted by Deputy Head of Singapore Cancer Society Rehabilitation Centre Ms Aw Hui Zhen. Joining Hui Zhen for her segment was Ms Summer Ng, one of Singapore's youngest cervical cancer survivors. Summer spoke about her cancer journey, inspiring all who attended.

 

With the aim of raising awareness of colorectal cancer and of our various screening services, SCS set up an educational booth alongside other event partners at the atrium. We distributed FIT Kits at no cost and shared about our breast screening and HPV vaccination programmes. 

The Healthy Women, Healthier Families event, which hoped to champion good health among women at all stages of life, was officiated by Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Law. 

We hope this event was the nudge attendees needed to start taking charge of their health for themselves and also their loved ones.

 

To learn more about the screening services that we offer at no cost, visit: https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/get-screened/book-your-screening-appointment-at-scs-clinic-bishan.html  

We are hosting our free prostate and lung cancer awareness talks on 12 and 19 Nov respectively. To sign up visit: linktr.ee/manyourprostate and linktr.ee/lcam22

by SCS Admin / 30 September 2022

SCS Reach to Recovery Support Group – The Art of Being Zen

 

The SCS Reach to Recovery Support Group members, ladies who have lived through breast cancer, enjoyed a Zentangle Art Workshop with Lindsay Lim, a certified Zentangle Teacher™. 

Lindsay started the session with simple ground rules, while she emphasised that this form of drawing allows everyone to explore without being afraid to make mistakes.  Zentangle gave everyone the chance to create beautiful and unique art pieces.

Since most of the ladies had never attended an art session previously, they were apprehensive and unsure on how to start. 30 minutes into the session though, everyone was rapidly gaining confidence with the types of patterns they could create from what they had learned. Their final artwork is beyond what they imagined when they first started.

The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing repeated structured patterns using simple elemental strokes such as line, dot, curves and orbs. More than just a drawing process, it is also a journey of self-discovery. There is no right or wrong in Zentangle as it is non-representational and unplanned so that you can focus on each stroke, enjoy the process, and not worry about the outcome by allowing the unexpected to occur. It is a life skill that you can apply anytime, anywhere to enhance relaxation, mindfulness, focus, creativity, well-being and many more.

Member Julie Lim said, "I enjoyed the workshop so much as the teacher was very skilled and knowledgeable. I hope to attend her lesson again in future."

Stephanie Caspelich left the session inspired and refreshed. "I enjoyed learning about Zentangle and all the wonderful ways it can inspire and enrich our lives. Thank you, SCS, for always offering meaningful and creative ways to help cancer warriors like me continue the good fight."

 

 

SCS SemiColon Support Group welcomes new members

12 members of the SCS SemiColon Support Group came together in a Meet & Greet Session that allowed the old and new members to interact and get to know each other better.

A regularly held event, the session serves to facilitate relationships between the members, and to remind them that they are not alone in their cancer journey alone.

Members usually leave feeling motivated and encouraged after the sharings.

 

 

SCS New Voice Club Support Group Celebrates Mid-Autumn

24 members of the SCS New Voice Club Support Group met up to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. 

They had a ball of a time with the games, activities, and even a talent showcase by their own members. 

They got to flex their creative muscles while interacting and getting to know each other better. What a memorable day indeed!

 

SCS Walnut Warriors Support Group Goes Back to Basics

The SCS Walnut Warriors went back to basics in a session with SCS Resident Clinical Sexologist Dr Martha Tara Lee. In a workshop that aimed to address taboos surrounding cancer and intimacy, Dr Martha gave tips for better sex beyond just the physical.

Prostate cancer often affects intimate relationships of survivors, and Dr Martha talked about this in a fun, light-hearted, and open session.

With her belief that sex being about trust, closeness, intimacy, belongingness, desire and being desired, Dr Martha worked to impart her knowledge to our Walnut Warriors. The members left the workshop having expanded their sexual knowledge and improved their sexual skills to become better lifelong lovers. 

 

 

SCS Bishana Ladies Support Group learns about food fermentation

Ms So Hwee Mei, founder of The Therapeutic Kitchen, is a clinical dietitian with more than 10 years of experience working in various hospitals. SCS Bishana Ladies Support Group enjoyed a food fermentation workshop with Ms So, in which they got to learn more about the benefits of fermented foods.

Having pioneered Oncology Nutrition at the National University Hospital, Ms So is a fountain of wealth when it comes to the knowledge of how the food consumed affects the health of cancer patients and survivors.

The session started with an informative theory-based understanding of fermentation, its benefits on mental and physical health, and how to read labels when purchasing fermented food items like kimchi and sauerkraut. Ms So also gave the members tips on incorporating more fermented foods into their diets.

The highlight of the session was the sauerkraut making demonstration. Ms So carefully explained what to note when making sauerkraut at home, e.g using eco wash to enhance the cleanliness and taste of the washed produced, salinity to maintain between 2-5% of weight of cut produce and to leave in cool and bright area for around 3 weeks. 

Everybody left with a bottle of sauerkraut at the end of the session!

 

by SCS Admin / 30 September 2022

Singapore Cancer Society Charity Gala Dinner 2022 – Odyssey of the Stars

 

Over $700,000 was raised through the Singapore Cancer Society Charity Gala Dinner 2022 that took place on 2 September 2022 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. 

 

Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, graced the event that hosted over 500 guests. All funds raised will be channeled towards supporting Singapore Cancer Societys’ (SCS) efforts in cancer control and prevention, patient support and services, and palliative care.

 

 

The gala organising committee was co-chaired by Mr Jimmie Tay, and Ms Kelly Keak, both entrepreneurs and notable figures in the philanthropy circle.

“Tonight’s gala was only made possible with the support of our generous sponsors, donors, performers, and all the working team members who have been working around the clock behind the scenes," said SCS Charity Gala Dinner Chairman Mr Jimmie Tay, "On behalf of the organising committee, I would like to thank everyone for coming and making contributions to the cancer community.”

The guests were entertained by one of Singapore's most prominent musicians, Dick Lee, along with The Singing Strings, Nikki Muller and Alemay Fernandez. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous 5-course dinner, including two special dishes curated by celebrity Chef Sam Leong, paired with beer, whiskey and wine sponsored by Interbev (Singapore) Ltd, Emperador Inc and Trade-Pro Food (Import & Export) Pte Ltd.

In addition, auction items sponsored by our supportive partners raised closed to $30,000 for our cancer patients:

Chopard (Asia) Pte Ltd

D&A Style

END Curtain

ETHAN K

Fort Sanctuary Pte Ltd

Hong Guan (Tackle) Pte Ltd

mtm labo Singapore Pte Ltd

 

 

The Charity Gala Dinner is only made possible with the support of our generous sponsors, donors and performers. Their support helps to strengthen our message that together, we can bring HOPE to the cancer community and positively impact their lives. To thank our guests for their support, we prepared gift bags with items such as Lancome serum, ROA cookies, Fort Sanctuary tea, Laderach chocolate and vouchers from kimrobinson, mtm labo and END curtain.

“This event was so wonderful because 500 of us coming together from all walks of life to made it possible. Thank you everyone for supporting.” said SCS Charity Gala Dinner Co-Chairperson Kelly Keak.

The full list of donors will be updated soon.

 

Singapore Cancer Society would like to thank the Council, Gala Committee, sponsors, and all guests for supporting the Singapore Cancer Society Charity Gala Dinner 2022.

 

Ms Aeslie Tan Poh Yen	Mr Chua Yong Kwang Kevin	Dr Karen Soh	mtm labo Singapore	Ms Stephanie Yong Chin Yee
Mr Alvin Jeffrey Mccully	City Developments Limited	Ms Katherin Meganis Phang	MTM Skincare Pte Ltd	Ms Susan Leong Lai Onn
Ms Amanda Leong	COMPRESSPORT ASIA PACIFIC	Ms Kelly Keak	Ms Nadia Stephanie Cardoz	Ms Tan Beng Ee
Ms Amanda Leong Li Ting	Curie Oncology	Mr Kenny Chong	Ms Nani Zhang	Ms Tan Teck Moi Angelina
Dr Amit Kakar	D&A	Mr Kenny Rebeira	NetLink NBN Trust	Mr Tan Yock Juee
Mr Andrew Soh Eng Yeong	Mr David Christopher Rowe	Mr Kho Siau Shiung	Neo Group Pte Ltd	Mr Tan Yuh Woei
Ms Angela Loh Pei Pei	Ms Dilys Charmaine Boey Mengyi	kimrobinson	Olayan Capital Pte. Ltd.	Mr Teh Seng Leong
Ms Angela Low	Ms Doris Lu	Ms Koh Hui Hwa	-	Ms Teo Gek Ting (Vivien)
Ms Angela Ng	Ms Elaine Lim	Ms Kristen Lim Pei Ling	Oncocare Medical Pte Ltd	Mr Terence Siew Wai Leong
Ms Angela Ng Kay Yin	Emperador Inc.	Ms Ku Xian Hong	Mr Oo Soon Hee	Mdm Thong Thin Yoke
Ms Angelina Tan	END Curtain	Lee Foundation	Mr Oscar Mico	The Ngee Ann Kongsi
Ms Angelyna Tay	ETHAN K	Ms Lee Jia Huey Cindy	Parkway Cancer Centre Singapore	The Viva Group
Dr Ang Peng Tiam	Ms Evelyn Yeoh Joe Wei	Ms Lee Lai San	Ms Pek Lay Peng	Ms Tonya Tan
Ms Anne Lu Ai Wei	Family Mom Chang Jui Ing	Mr Lee Meng Tat	Mr Pek Tiong Boon	Tote Board (Singapore Totalisator Board)
Mr Anthony Jeffs	Mr Fang Yiyang	Ms Lena Kwek	Ms Pek Wan Sze	Trade-Pro Food (Import & Export) Pte Ltd
Mr Arael Boo See Piao	Far East Flora Pte Ltd	Ms Leny Suparman	Ms Pemmi	Twinkle World Products Pte Ltd
ArchCap Pte Ltd	Ms Florence Long Siew Fong	Mr Lewis Ho Chai Hwa	Ms Phuay Li Ying	Ms Vivian Twiss
Asian Heart & Vascular Centre Pte. Ltd.	Flower Diamond Boutique Pte Ltd	LHN Group Pte Ltd	Mr Piak Xiang Fu	Mr Wee Leong How
Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee - In memory of Mr Ho Seek Yuen & Mdm Grace Chow Lai Heng	Fort Sanctuary Pte Ltd	Ms Liew Oi Peng	Mr Poh Seng Kui	Ms Wendy Lim
Mr Atay Ho	Dr Ganesh Ramalingam	Ms Lim Kim Yen	Prestige	Ms Wendy Long
Mrs Audrey Mico	Mrs Gao Pei	Ms Lim Mui Khim	Ms Priscilla Lim Yin Chian	Ms Wen Huijun
Ms Audrey Tay May Li	Ms Harminder Kaur D/O Darsan Singh	Dr Lim Siew Eng	Mr Raymundo Yu	Ms Wong Chien Chien
Mr Aw Boon Tiong	Ms Hillary Wijaya Sutjiono Tjioe	Mr Lim Wee Hann	Rico Engineering Works Pte Ltd	Mr Wong King Cheung Kevin
Azimuth Watch Co. Pte Ltd	Ms Ho Ching	Ms Lim Yee Ling Elaine	RÓA	Ms Wong Pui Yee
Mr Barrie Tan Yau Boon	Ms Ho Hui Hua Jasmine	Ms Lim-Chan Elaine	ROYAL INSIGNIA (Läderach )	Mdm Wong Tze Kuin
Mr Benny Ng Yong Sheng	Ms Ho Sui Ring (Esther Ho)	Ms Linda Soo Tan	Sasseur Asset Management Pte Ltd	Mr Wong Yu Han
Mr Caesar Goh Hock Guan	Hong Guan (Tackle) Private Limited	Linkforce Pte Ltd	Dr See Hui Ti	Woodlands Memorial Pte. Ltd.
Mr Calvin Koharjo	Hsin Yi Pte Ltd	Mr Lionel Lau	Ms Sharel Ho	Mr Xu Qi Xiong
Chab Pte Ltd	IHH Healthcare Singapore	Mr Loh Guo Pei	Ms Sharon Heng	Ms Yani Susanti
Mr Chabrieres Guillaume	Ms Isabelle Lim Zhiyuan	Loreal Travel Retail Asia Pacific	Ms Sherene Lua Chen Ting	Mr Yeo Chuen Eng
Mr Chandra Mohan Rethnam	Ms Jacelyn Lye	Ms Low Khar Nai	Mr Siew Ging Hang Lucas	Mr Yeo Zhen Liang
Ms Chermaine Pang Ai Rong	Ms Jess Wen Hui Jun	Mr Lucas Yong Tye Song	Mr Simon Cheong Wai Khuen	Mr Yip Jun Hao Derrick
Ms Chew Huan Yu Elizabeth	Mr Jimmie Tay	Lucky Square Pte Ltd	Singapore Medical Group	Ms Yola Yu Jie
Mr Choo Swee Cher	Ms Joanne Lin Li Xuan	Mr Martin	Ms So Foi Chin	Ms Yong Chin Yee Stephanie
Chopard (Asia) Pte Ltd	Ms Joni Ng Yi Wen	Ms Michelle Ng Kim Beng	Mr Soh Gim Teik	Ms Yvonne Tan Yinpei
Mr Chua Shang Chai	Ms Jun Low Yeun Ching	Mr Mike Dharmadas Kalwani	Steckler Holdings Pte Ltd	Mr Zechariah Zheng Bin

 

Volunteers Against Cancer

In the lead up to Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer 2022 and on the event day itself, more than 400 volunteers supported us through Race Pack packing back in August, Race Entry Pack Collection on 3 and 4 September, and the physical race on 18 September 2022.

 

Across the two days of packing, we saw volunteers from SCS, Logwin Logistics and our title sponsor, Singtel, who packed more than 4,500 race packs. We would like to extend our gratitude to Logwin Logistics for providing their office space for the packing.

 

Singtel volunteers packed the sponsored items into the RAC race packs. 

 

A group photo with SCS volunteers and Logwin Logistic volunteers after packing. 

 

Volunteers spent their precious weekend with us issuing race packs and assisting with the fringe activities like the photo wall. More than 2,000 race packs were collected by our participants at the Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC) at Velocity@Novena. The collection would not be possible without the support of our volunteers, especially those who came down on both days.

 

Volunteers manning the collection counter. 

 

Volunteer in charge of our merchandise counter to raise funds for cancer patients in need. 

 

 

We are thankful to have had close to 300 volunteers as Event Support, taking on various roles such as Route Marshalls, Athletes Welfare, photographers, videographers, and many more for our 14th Race Against Cancer 2022. 

SCS volunteers, students from Pei Hwa Secondary School, School of Science and Technology, Pasir Ris Secondary School, Hwa Chong Institute, staff from both Jabil Singapore and NTN Bearing-Singapore Pte Ltd as well as our official race pacers Singapore-based running community, Running Department, rallied together to give their all for a common cause.

 

Volunteers braving the storm as Route Marshalls to ensure the safety of our participants during the race. 

 

Volunteers in charge of the Baggage Deposit area. 

 

Jabil Singapore taking a group photo before their duty. 

 

Pacers from Running Department.

 

Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers for sacrificing their precious weekend and braving the torrential rain for the cancer community. 

A big thank you to all volunteers that supported the three events! 

Running Department’s pacers pacing the race for our participants. 

 

 

by SCS Admin / 29 July 2022

The Women’s Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Webinar 2022 focused on gynaecological cancers affecting Singaporeans. The webinar was moderated by SCS volunteer Ivy Lim and with guest speakers from different hospitals to generously sharing their knowledge and experience from various perspectives. They also took the time to address key questions.

 

Speaker line up:

Dr Wong Wai Loong

Member of SCS Women’s Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Committee. 

Head and Senior Consultant Department of Gynaecological Oncology, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

 

Dr Zhang Ze Wen

Associate Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore

 

Prof Tay Sun Kuie

Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics ＆ Gynaecology at the Singapore General Hospital

The webinar aimed to educate women about the three most common gynaecological cancers in Singapore – uterine, ovarian, and cervical. It also encouraged eligible women to go for regular screening (pap test/ HPV test), which are provided at no cost at SCS Clinic @ Bishan, and to get their HPV vaccination done. The webinar also covered the hereditary cancers commonly seen in women and information about genetic counselling in Singapore. 

 

There was also a survivor sharing by Ms Summer Ng who talked about how she bravely battled and journeyed through her diagnosis.

Head over to our Facebook (@sgcancersociety) to hear more about her cancer journey as well as the webinar recordings.

The Singapore Cancer Society provides cervical cancer screening (pap smear/HPV test) at no cost for female Singaporeans/PRs aged 25 to 69 years old. To book an appointment, call 1800-727-3333.

Singapore Cancer Society together with Temasek Foundation is offering the HPV vaccination AT NO COST at participating CHAS clinics to Singapore women aged 18 – 26 with a valid orange or blue CHAS card.

Book an appointment today at your nearest CHAS clinic via https://bit.ly/SCSHIP2022