The Cancer Education and Information Service (CEIS) is for anyone with cancer. The services provided include:
Cancer Helpline
The Cancer Helpline is a private, confidential and anonymous one-to-one information and counselling service manned by specially trained nurse counsellors. They are able to provide up-to-date information on symptoms, prevention, early detection, treatment and management of side effects. Services also include counselling, as well as emotional and psychological support in coping with cancer. Cancer patients can also be connected to health, welfare and cancer support services available in Singapore.
Public Education Services
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Public forums held at regular intervals to provide information on various aspects of cancer, focusing on prevention, early detection, diet and healthy lifestyle. |
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CancerWise workshops designed to empower individuals with comprehensive information on specific cancers, early detection and prevention. These workshops are kept to a small and comfortable size to facilitate optimal interaction of participants with the speakers. |
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Cancer Awareness Health Talks conducted by the NCCS’ health educators. These talks make information on the disease easily accessible to corporations, clubs, community centres, schools, |
Publications
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Can-Help News is a free quarterly public newsletter with information on general cancers, early detection and prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, self-help tips, as well as treatment and medication. |
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Cancer Information booklets are available at the Specialist Oncology Clinics. |
Contact Information
For Cancer Helpline, information and registration for public education services, as well as request for publications, please call the Cancer Helpline at (65) 6225 5655 or email to cancerhelpline@nccs.com.sg. You can also download a copy of the publication from NCCS’ website at www.nccs.com.sg
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