The New National Cancer Centre Singapore Geared to Meet Future Healthcare Needs

18 Jul 2023 | Defining Med

The new 24-storey National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) building has been fully operational since March 2023. This is welcome news as NCCS serves as the national specialty centre for oncology that sees the majority of cancer cases in the public healthcare sector.

With a rapidly ageing population and the rising incidence of cancer, the 92,000 square metre NCCS building, which is five times larger than its previous premises, is geared to meet the nation’s future healthcare needs.

IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY AND CONVENIENCE

The new NCCS is located on the Singapore General Hospital Campus along Outram Road, and is easily accessible via public transport with a sheltered link bridge from Exit 7 at Outram Park MRT station which connects directly to NCCS.

PATIENT-CENTRIC DESIGN

Designed with a patient-centric approach, the new NCCS has clinical services, research, education, rehabilitation and supportive care under one roof, to facilitate patient flow and enhance patient experience.

ENHANCED CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES

64 consultation rooms, and 108 recliner chairs and beds for chemotherapy

Boosted capacity for outpatient cancer care, almost double compared to the old premises
Integrated day surgery and endoscopy services for holistic care

Almost 10,000 m² of research space

Houses translational research facilities and expanded early-phase clinical trial capabilities to offer patients access to innovative, potentially life-enhancing cancer therapies

Our Services

SPECIALISED ONCOLOGY CARE	Division of Medical Oncology Highly-trained medical oncologists treat all types of cancer and cancer-related disorders Patients with complex cancer cases reviewed by multidisciplinary tumour clinics and multidisciplinary tumour boards to ensure the most appropriate and effective care is delivered
ADVANCED ONCOLOGIC IMAGING	Division of Oncologic Imaging Equipped with advanced imaging machines to detect and monitor cancer, which is crucial to improving treatment outcomes Department of Interventional Oncology Brings together specialists from interventional radiology and oncologic imaging, enabling surgeons to perform imaging-guided radiology procedures
RADIATION ONCOLOGY	Division of Radiation Oncology Increased capacity and capabilities, and offers proton therapy, a type of advanced radiation treatment that precisely targets and destroys cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues Supported by a $50 million gift from the Goh Foundation, the Goh Cheng Liang Proton Therapy Centre is the only such facility in the public healthcare sector
INTEGRATED SURGICAL CARE	Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology Offers full suite of surgical cancer services for every organ Increased capacity for diagnostic and surgical procedures with three day surgery operating theatres and two endoscopy suites
SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE	Division of Supportive and Palliative Care Provides patients and their families with holistic care and support at all stages of their cancer journey Provides training for medical professionals and community partners in generalist palliative care skills so that patients near the end of life can be identified and given timely support
ONCOLOGY NURSING	Nurses are equipped with specialised skills to better support patients with different cancers and their unique needs Nurses manage the administration of chemotherapy at the Ambulatory Treatment Unit
NATIONAL COMPOUNDING HUB	The national Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) sterile compounding hub for cytotoxic drugs features robotic arms for the preparation of intravenous chemotherapeutic drugs
PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY	Department of Psychosocial Oncology Dedicated team of medical social workers, clinical psychologists and trained professionals who support patients and their families throughout their cancer journey through a range of services including counselling, art therapy and access to support groups
GENETIC TESTING	Cancer Genetics Service Aims to empower patients and their family members with the knowledge of cancer genetics to take charge of their health Dedicated space available for genetic counselling and risk assessment delivered by a diverse team of trained clinical cancer geneticists and genetic counsellors
CANCER EDUCATION	Department of Cancer Education Trains healthcare professionals with the latest skills and techniques in oncology care Equips community healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver quality care
RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS	With a focus on advancing the understanding of cancer and developing innovative ways to improve patient outcomes Increased lab space, cutting-edge research technology and on-site manufacturing facilities available for therapeutics Facilitates phase I to III clinical trials to address the region’s greatest needs and improve patients’ access to new and improved cancer therapies

For GP referrals, please contact NCCS at:
Tel: 6436 828
Email: gpnetwork@nccs.com.sg

For other service enquiries, please call 6436 8000 or visit www.nccs.com.sg/about-us/contact-us/feedback.