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Oncology in Central
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Proton Therapy SG, located in Queenstown, Central, Singapore offers patients Radiotherapy procedures among its total of 2 available procedures, across 1 different specialties. The cost of a Radiotherapy procedure ranges from $750 to $30,000, whilst the national average price is approximately $750. There are many specialists available at the Clinic, with 4 in total, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
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Mervin Ang, 23 September 2020
Joined the first-time mum maternity tour with my wife. Angie provided us with great and detailed service and shared a lot of knowledge regarding breastfeeding as well. Highly recommend.
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Irene Lim, 07 September 2020
It's a pleasant stay here. All the staff here is very friendly. Attend to you fast. Am staying in single room. Very comfort and cosy room.
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Vulvar Cancer Treatment procedures among its total of 132 available procedures, across 4 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Vulvar Cancer Treatment procedures at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
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Jimmy Chua, 08 September 2020
Friendly doctor. Dr Liana Koe has been taking care of our needs at Punggol Clinic. It's good to come to her HQ. Thanks!
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Stefanus Du Toit, 01 July 2019
Great family practice that focuses on long term wellbeing, prevention, and precision medicine.Dr Caron Sak is very patient, explains everything thoroughly, and has a modern, rational approach to medicine. I really like her focus on adjusting lifestyle when possible rather than medicating.The nursing and administrative staff is friendly and efficient.
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Murugammal Dalinayodo, 17 September 2020
Dr Ng is a very experienced doctor. I went for abnormal bleeding then after few test all it's just a small issue. My problem solve within 1 week. Reasonable price and I'm satisfied with the treatment. Thanks to dctr and the nurses very polite .
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andreas tan, 17 January 2020
Made an appointment on Thursday 7:30 and there were plenty of slots available throughout the day. Service was good, staff is helpful. Did my registration in less than 5 mins. Waited around 30 mins to see the Dr. referral to specialist was done at referral counter. Took another 3 mins. Clinic is large with variety of facilities. It is a very good government healthcare service
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Ain H, 22 September 2020
The clinic is quaint and quiet. The staff are really helpful and the Doctor is very understanding. Procedures are fast and done smoothly. The clinic is informative with all their procedures.
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Valerie Ng, 18 September 2020
Writing coz I have nothing to do while I wait lol. Kudos to the overworked staff who have to deal with the never ending steam of patients. They are patiently apologetic to all those tired of waiting too long, and discreet as they can be on the standard sensitive Qns regarding your medical history that they will ask at the recep counterWent on a Sat, which tends to be very crowded coz they're only open half day and closed on Sun. Less crowded on weekdays according to the nurse/recep. They unfortunately don't manage to mention this to everyone who calls to make an appointment as they are harried enough as it is. Note that you have to wait standing outside for an hour or more while you wait for them to call for your turn coz there are limited seats in the clinic which are now even further reduced by the 1m social distancing rule. So far a 2hr wait & counting from the time of my appointment.... note to self :don't book appointment on Sat!Ended up there a total of 2hr 40min - doc is the old school sort you'd miss when they retire. Answers your queries calmly and patiently, doesn't do unnecessary extra procedures, explains what he is doing & why throughout the consult.Payment is cash & nets only. Recep / nurse will advise you how much $ to set aside for your procedure if you ask while making the appointment
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Alvin Khoo, 15 September 2020
All healthcare needs provided professional
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Max Xie, 30 June 2019
Came at 2pm, got my queue number and was told to come back 3.15pm. I had 1hour and 15mins to roam around, didn't have to stay in. System has improved drastically from the previous bedok polyclinic above fair price. Saw the doctor around 3.40pm and got told to go to another room (210) for wound dressing. The nurse, Wendy Lai Wai Yin, was very friendly and approachable. Despite the long waiting time (understanble, given the num of patients, I think the price and quality of service and care justifies a visit.
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actionfigure story, 11 July 2020
It was my first time visiting this polyclinic. I was seen by Dr. Alexandra Yung Yun En. She was friendly and sincere. I've had a few ailments for the past month and she was very thorough in her examination, even suggesting for me to do a blood test. As I had to wait about 30 minutes for my blood test results, I went to make payment for my medicines first. To my surprise, Dr. Yung came out to find me to pass me my referral letters to a specialist as well as my blood test results. I was not expecting this; I thought I'd have to go wait outside her room first for the results and I know how busy doctors are. Perhaps other doctors do this as well, but this was a first for me. I found her to be a very caring and professional doctor. Thank you, Dr. Yung. You made this a very pleasant experience and are a credit to your profession. Keep doing the great work you do!
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ps L, 25 August 2020
I have an appointment at 10am. Seen a doctor for consult. Took blood at the another level with phlebotomy then did a ecg and review by doctor again. left the polyclinic at 1105am. I am feeling lucky or is the polyclinic super efficient.
Michele Lee Women And Fertility Clinic, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Cervical Cancer Treatment procedures among its total of 67 available procedures, across 3 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cervical Cancer Treatment procedures at Michele Lee Women And Fertility Clinic, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Clinic, and they have multiple recognized accreditations, including: FRCOG - Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsOGSS - Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of SingaporeFRCOG - Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
1Aesthetics, Medical and Surgery, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Cancer Screening procedures among its total of 20 available procedures, across 6 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cancer Screening procedures at 1Aesthetics, Medical and Surgery, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they are accredited by RCSEd - The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
SOG - Radhika Breast and General Surgicare - Gleneagles, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Cancer Screening procedures among its total of 5 available procedures, across 4 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cancer Screening procedures at SOG - Radhika Breast and General Surgicare - Gleneagles, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by just a small team of specialists, with 2 in total at the Hospital, and they are accredited by MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
SOG - Radhika Breast and General Surgicare - East Medica, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Cancer Screening procedures among its total of 5 available procedures, across 4 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cancer Screening procedures at SOG - Radhika Breast and General Surgicare - East Medica, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they are accredited by MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Centre for Screening and Surgery, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Cancer Screening procedures among its total of 10 available procedures, across 6 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cancer Screening procedures at Centre for Screening and Surgery, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they have multiple recognized accreditations, including: MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryFAMS - Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
Cynthia Kew Clinic for Women and Laparoscopic Surger, located in Bishan, Central, Singapore offers patients Cancer Screening procedures among its total of 45 available procedures, across 2 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cancer Screening procedures at Cynthia Kew Clinic for Women and Laparoscopic Surger, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Clinic, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
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Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with cancer is called an oncologist.
An oncologist can design a treatment plan based on detailed pathology reports that shows the type of cancer the patient has, how much cancer has developed, how fast the cancer is likely to spread, and what parts of the patient's body are involved.
The field of oncology has three main areas, which include:
- Medical oncologists use chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other types of targeted treatments to treat cancer. Most people think of medical oncologist as their primary cancer doctor. Medical oncologists help monitor and maintain patients' well-being, as well as helping patients manage side effects. Often patients follow up with their medical oncologist once their treatment is complete.
- Surgical oncologists perform the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. They will help patients prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure they undergo during their cancer treatment. If your primary doctor suspects that you have cancer, a surgical oncologist is likely one of the first doctors you see. Surgical oncologists can perform biopsies, which involves removing a small tissue sample to be checked for cancer cells.
- Radiation oncologists treat cancer using radiation therapy. They use high-energy photon beams to target and destroy cancer cells. Approximately one-half of all cancer patients will undergo radiation treatment during their cancer care.
Because most cancers are treated with a combination of therapies, you could see two or all three different oncologists during the course of your treatment.
Besides the three main areas, there are also several other areas of oncology. These include:
- Pediatric oncologists diagnose and treat cancer in children. Some types of cancer appear more often in children and teenagers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. Some pediatric oncologists focus on conducting research on childhood cancers, while others specialize in certain types of cancer.
- Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers that affect women, such as cancer of the ovary, cervix, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Additionally, they also treat complicated gynecological conditions that are not cancerous, such as fibroid tumors and endometriosis.
- Hematologist-oncologists diagnoses and treats blood cancers, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. They may also specialize in the management of solid tumors.
Oncologists usually work with a variety of other medical professionals, including pathologists, diagnostic radiologists, oncology nurses, and oncology social workers. They may also work with doctors from other areas of medicine, such as neurologists, dermatologists, or urologists.
What does Oncology Involve?
There are many types of procedures to treat cancer. The types of procedures that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. Some people who have cancer will only have one treatment. However, most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Below are the types of procedures to treat cancer:
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells in the body and prevent them from growing. The drugs can prevent cell division, target the food source of the cancer cells’ (the hormones and enzymes the cells need to grow), and trigger apoptosis (a process in which cancer cells kill themselves).
- Chemotherapy drugs can be given in several different ways, including.
- Oral – taken in a pill or capsule form.
- Intravenously – through an infusion into a vein.
- Shots – injected with a needle.
- Topical – applying creams or gels into the skin. This type is used to treat certain types of skin cancer.
Chemotherapy drugs can also be given directly to cancer or directly to an area of the body, such as the abdomen or central nervous system.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, boosts your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances made by your own body, or in a laboratory, to improve or restore your immune system function. It can stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body, stop or slow the growth of cancer cells, and help your immune system work better at destroying cancer cells.
There are several types of immunotherapy to treat cancer, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, T-cell transfer therapy, monoclonal antibodies, treatment vaccines, and immune system modulators. Different types of immunotherapy may be given in different ways, such as intravenous (IV), oral, intravesical (directly into the bladder), or topical.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy uses drugs that are designed to specifically “target” cancer cells without affecting normal cells. It targets the cancer’s specific proteins, genes, or other tissue environment contributing to cancer survival and growth. These proteins and genes are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth.
The targeted drugs can block or turn off chemical signals that tell cancer cells when to divide and grow, stop making new blood vessels that feed cancer cells, change proteins within the cancer cells so the cells die, trigger the immune system to kill cancer cells, and carry toxins in the cancer cells to kill them.
- There are two types of targeted therapy:
- Small-molecule drugs, which is given through pills or capsules that you swallow
- Monoclonal antibodies, which are given through a needle in a blood vein.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses intense energy beams to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It most often uses X-rays, but other types of energy, such as protons may also be used.
Radiation therapy can be done in two ways:
- External-beam radiation therapy – this type of radiation therapy delivers radiation from a machine outside the body. You will lie on a table, and the machine (called a linear accelerator) moves around you to deliver radiation from several different angles. It is a quick and painless procedure.
- Internal radiation therapy – also called brachytherapy, involves both temporary and permanent placement of radioactive sources in the body. During the placement of the radioactive sources, you will be given anesthesia.
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy stops or slows the growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow. It works by blocking your body’s ability to produce hormones or interfere with how hormones behave in your body. It can reduce the chance that cancer will return by stopping or slowing its growth, as well as preventing or reducing symptoms in men with prostate cancer.
Hormone therapy is usually used to treat breast and prostate cancer. It can be taken in many ways, including orally, through an injection, and surgery.
Stem Cell Transplant
People whose blood-forming stem cells are damaged by the very high doses of radiation therapy or chemotherapy can undergo stem cell transplant to restore the cells. Blood-forming stem cells are vital since they grow into different types of blood cells that you need to be healthy. The stem cells will be given to you through an IV catheter. The process is very much like receiving a blood transfusion.
Surgical treatment
Surgical treatment for cancer is a procedure to remove cancer from your body. There are many types of surgeries to treat cancer, which differ based on the part of the body that requires surgery, the purpose of the surgery, the amount of tissue to be removed, and your preference. In general, the surgery can be open or minimally invasive.
- During open surgery, one large incision is made to remove the tumor, some healthy tissue, and some nearby lymph nodes.
- During minimally invasive surgery, a few tiny incisions are made instead of a large one. These incisions are made to insert a laparoscope (a long, thin tube with a camera on its end) and special surgical tools. The laparoscope allows your surgeon to see the inside of the body, and the surgical tools are used to remove the tumor and some healthy tissue.
How Long Should I Stay in Central?
For chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, the treatment schedule may vary. You may have treatment every day, week, or month. It may also be given in a cycle, which is a period of treatment followed by a period of rest to give your body a chance to recover. For surgical treatment, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and you need to stay in Central for at least 10 to 14 days. Your oncologist and/or medical tourism team will advise you on the length of stay in Central.
What's the Recovery Time?
The type of procedure you undergo determines the recovery period. While you may be able to get back to your normal routine within 10 days after laparoscopic surgery, you may need to wait around 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery. Your oncologist will give you a detailed recovery timeline.
What About Aftercare?
You will be given instructions on how to take care of yourself. Your surgeon or nurse will explain how to control your pain, how to take care of your wound, activities you can and cannot do, and how to spot signs of infections. You may also need to talk to a dietitian to help with eating problems caused by the treatment. You will need to attend follow-up checkups to monitor your condition.
What's the Success Rate?
Cancer survival has improved significantly due to constant advancement and improvements in the field of oncology, including improvement in treatments and screening (allowing for earlier diagnosis). Still, you need to be aware of the risks, such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.
Are there Alternatives to Oncology?
There is no other alternative than to see an oncologist when it comes to cancer treatments. Some people may choose to undergo meditation, hypnosis, and acupuncture as well, usually to relieve the stress, anxiety, and pain that cancer can bring.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers
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