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Our Expertise
Cancer Care
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Treat cancer.
Protect what
matters.
Clear guidance, compassionate care, and experienced specialists. At Mount Elizabeth, we're dedicated to supporting you at every step.
Cancer care
across the spectrum
We care for patients across many cancer types — including some of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Singapore and the region — as well as rarer and more complex conditions, with care tailored to each individual's needs.
Breast cancer
The most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Singapore, accounting for nearly 1 in 3 female cancer cases between 2019 and 2023.
Learn moreLung cancer
A common cancer in both men and women in Singapore, particularly in older adults, with outcomes influenced by early detection and cancer subtype.
Learn moreColorectal cancer
One of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in Singapore among both men and women, often developing gradually over time.
Learn moreProstate cancer
The most common cancer among men in Singapore, typically affecting men over 50 and often growing slowly in its early stages.
Learn moreHead & neck cancers
Includes cancers such as nasopharyngeal cancer, which is more commonly seen in Asian populations, including Singapore.
Learn moreBlood cancers
Cancers such as lymphoma and leukaemia affect both younger and older adults, making them among the more widely seen cancers across age groups.
Learn moreBrain & spinal tumours
Less common cancers that can affect people of different ages, with care focused on preserving function and quality of life.
Learn moreGynaecological cancers
Includes cervical, uterine and ovarian cancers, affecting women at different life stages, from screening age through later adulthood.
Learn moreWhere our expertise
runs the deepest
Among the most diagnosed cancers in Singapore — and areas our specialists know inside out. Select a cancer type to learn more.
Care begins with imaging and tissue testing to determine tumour type and stage. Treatment may include surgery, systemic therapies and radiation, planned by a multidisciplinary breast care team.
Assessment may include low-dose CT scans, imaging and tissue testing to determine cancer subtype and stage. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, often used in combination.
This category includes cancers such as colorectal, stomach, liver, pancreatic and biliary tract cancers. Assessment typically involves endoscopy, imaging and tissue diagnosis to determine tumour type and stage. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and, in selected cases, radiation therapy, guided by a multidisciplinary team.
Tumours affecting the mouth, throat, nose and voice box can impact speech and swallowing. Evaluation typically involves endoscopy and imaging, with care coordinated across surgery, radiation and medical oncology, supported by rehabilitation when needed.
Conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma are often identified through blood tests and bone marrow evaluation. Care may involve chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy or stem cell transplantation, supported by specialised haematology care.
MRI and other imaging are used to assess tumours affecting the brain or spinal cord. Treatment is carefully planned to control disease while preserving neurological function, and may include surgery, radiotherapy or medical therapies.
Evaluation may include screening tests, imaging and biopsy to assess cancers such as cervical and ovarian cancer. Care is planned collaboratively and may involve surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, with attention to quality of life.
Our cervical cancer specialists
Our ovarian cancer specialists
Treatment guided by your genetic blueprint
Through precision medicine, we analyse the genetic makeup of your cancer to identify therapies most likely to work for you. From clinical genetic testing to advanced radiation, every decision is informed by your specific condition.
Proton therapy
A precise form of radiation therapy used to target tumours while helping minimise exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Radiation therapy
Delivered using carefully planned techniques, either on its own or as part of a coordinated treatment plan.
Targeted therapy
Drug treatments selected based on specific characteristics of cancer cells, allowing care to be tailored more precisely.
Clinical genetic testing
Offered through the Mount Elizabeth Novena Centre for Genomic Health to identify genetic changes that may influence cancer risk and treatment decisions.
Your journey,
explained
Every cancer journey unfolds step by step, and it's normal to feel uncertain at the start.
Swipe right to see what typically happens next, and how we support you at each stage.
1. Abnormal screening results
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1. Abnormal screening results
Not all abnormal findings mean cancer, but they do require careful follow-up and specialist review.
What may happen next:
- Review of your screening report
- Additional imaging (e.g. ultrasound, CT, MRI)
- Advice on whether a biopsy is needed
- Referral to the most appropriate specialist
2. Understanding your diagnosis
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2. Understanding your diagnosis
Your first consultation helps you make sense of what the findings mean, and what to expect next.
This may include:
- Review of imaging and test results
- Biopsy and pathology findings
- Blood tests where appropriate
- Review of your case by a team of cancer specialists
3. Planning your treatment
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3. Planning your treatment
Your care plan is tailored to your diagnosis, health needs and treatment goals.
Treatment may involve:
- Minimally invasive or robotic surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy or targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy or proton therapy
Your care team coordinates treatment and involves other specialists where needed.
4. Supportive care services
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4. Supportive care services
Cancer care goes beyond medical treatment, with support for both physical and emotional needs:
- Nutrition and dietary support
- Psychological counselling
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Financial counselling
- Fertility counselling and preservation options
- Caregiver support
5. Ongoing care and recovery
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5. Ongoing care and recovery
Your care continues beyond treatment, with follow-up and support focused on recovery and wellbeing.
- Scheduled follow-up scans
- Recurrence monitoring
- Wellness and lifestyle guidance
- Emotional support
- Return-to-work planning
Mount Elizabeth Centre
for Cancer Care:
Possible Starts Today
We bring over 40 years of experience to cancer care. Our multidisciplinary teams work across medical, surgical and radiation oncology, supported by comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and supportive care services to provide coordinated care at every stage.
We were among the earliest private hospitals in Southeast Asia to introduce proton beam therapy. Together with a broad range of treatment approaches, this enables our teams to offer carefully considered options guided by individual needs and clinical judgement.
Find a cancer specialist →What sets our
cancer care apart
We bring the right specialists, technologies and support services together to guide patients from diagnosis to recovery with clarity and confidence.
Specialists with proven clinical experience
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Specialists with proven clinical experience
Our specialists bring senior public hospital experience to private practice – with greater accessibility, flexibility, and personalised attention.
Singapore's largest private specialist network
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Singapore's largest private specialist network
Access specialists across a wide range of disciplines, including less common fields like interventional radiology and nuclear medicine – keeping expertise under one roof.
Multidisciplinary team, coordinated decisions
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Multidisciplinary team, coordinated decisions
Complex cases are reviewed collectively by surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, and others – ensuring balanced, evidence-based recommendations.
Advanced capabilities across the cancer journey
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Advanced capabilities across the cancer journey
From multi-cancer early detection screening and AI-enhanced imaging, to robotic surgery, targeted therapies, and proton therapy – spanning every phase of care.
On-site diagnostics for faster answers
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On-site diagnostics for faster answers
Dedicated pathologists and radiographers provide on-site interpretation of biopsies and imaging, closely coordinated with treating teams for faster turnaround.
Integrated rehabilitation and supportive care
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Integrated rehabilitation and supportive care
In-house dietitians, physiotherapists, and allied health professionals work alongside your medical team to support nutrition, recovery, and quality of life throughout treatment.
Personalised specialist
care at Mount Elizabeth
Direct communication with your specialist
You and your family communicate with your doctor directly – not through intermediaries. Questions get answered faster, and decisions are made together.
Flexible treatment planning beyond rigid protocols
Our specialists tailor decisions to your medical profile, lifestyle, and preferences – shaped around you, not a standardised pathway.
End-to-end specialist involvement
The same doctor guides you from first consultation through treatment and survivorship – ensuring consistent, informed decisions throughout.
Short wait times, scheduling that fits your life
Appointments accommodate urgent reviews and treatment adjustments, with scheduling that works around your work and family commitments.
Real voices, real stories
Cancer care conversations
Planning your care, with clarity
Understanding the practical aspects of cancer care can bring peace of mind. We can guide you on insurance coverage, financial counselling and share available tools to help you understand and plan for treatment costs.
Take your
next step with
confidence
You don't have to navigate cancer alone.
At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, our teams are here to guide you with experience, clarity and compassionate care — supporting you and those who matter most, every step of the way.
Speak with us:
For patients in Singapore, please call: +65 6812 3396
For regional patients, please contact our international offices.
