Stories

Mdm Teoh Hooi Leng was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2006. She woke up one day with severe swelling in her entire body. When she visited the hospital, 6 litres of excess water was drawn out of her body which tested positive for the rare cancer, primary peritoneal carcinoma (cancer of the lining of internal organs). This restricted both her physical activities and diet.

“I initially gave up on my education after my mother passed away. My family and I are thankful for Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) that lent us a helping hand and provided tuition for my brother and myself. The tutors they provided are really kind and patient which I am really thankful for and all the teachers I had gave me motivations and pushed me to do well academically too. “– Jarelyn Tan

Mr Simon Tan is a prostate cancer survivor who is currently in remission.  

Mr Joey Kurian was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2016. He is currently in St Joseph's Home and under the care of the SCS Hospice Care team.

An accidental acquaintance led to a meaningful friendship.

In 2015, SCS established Singapore's first community-based cancer rehabilitation centre to provide holistic support and rehabilitation programmes customised to the specific needs of cancer survivors.

“I just love this place!  It is so warm and welcoming, so different from the usual rehabilitation centre.” gushed Mdm Tuminah. This place is the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) Cancer Rehabilitation Centre, located at Jurong East.

53 years old Hawa Bebe bte Hydrose is a breast cancer survivor. The single mother of 2 found out that she had stage 2 breast cancer in 2015. With thrombocytopenia, a condition where blood platelets are abnormally low, Mdm Hawa Bebe refused to undergo chemotherapy as it could further lower platelet production and may lead to more side effects.