SingHealth provides a full range of diagnostic imaging examinations and imaging-guided interventions.
Investigative Services
The Department of Oncologic Imaging provides a wide range of medical imaging services: Computed Tomography (CT), 64-slice Multi-Detector CT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasonography, computed Radiography and Image-guided biopsy, and interventional procedures such as mammotome breast biopsy, hookwire breast localisation and fine needle aspiration for cytological diagnosis.
It embarked on a totally film-less environment through our Picture Archival and Communications Systems (PACS). Radiological images can be viewed at the consultation rooms via personal computers. Implementation of PACS minimises the problem of lost films by facilitating rapid access to radiological images and reports, thus enhancing multidisciplinary case conferencing among oncologists of different specialties. |
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Customising Investigations
Not all patients require the same investigations. During your first visit to the clinic, comprehensive imaging investigations may be conducted to accurately diagnose your condition and prescribe the right treatment. On subsequent visits to the clinic, your doctor may request that you undergo certain investigations for further diagnostic, treatment or monitoring purposes.
Common investigations include:
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Blood Taking |
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General X-ray |
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Mammography |
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Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan |
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CT Colonography |
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Ultrasound |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
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Biopsy |
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Endoscopy |
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Mammotome |
Your oncologist will receive the results of your investigations conducted at NCCS or SGH. For complex investigations that required some time to process, your oncologist will discuss the results during your next appointment.
Advances in Imaging
The department’s acquisition of 64-slice Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) advances the early detection and treatment of cancer. The 64-slice MDCT allows for technically advanced applications in the screening for lung and colon cancers. These applications include CT colonography and low-dose CT for lung cancer screening. CT colonography is non-invasive and has been shown in studies to be as efficacious as conventional methods in detecting cancer.
Faster imaging opens doors to new applications like perfusion imaging and also supports clinical trials. In one example, the effect of anti-angiogenesis agents on tumour can be observed through dynamic contrast-enhanced CT studies. High-quality imaging allows doctors to make better therapeutic decisions for their patients, as well as supports cancer-screening initiatives for the above-average risk population in Singapore
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