The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS; Chinese: 新加坡国立癌症中心) was established in 1999 as the country's national centre for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It is also a focal point for cancer research.
Headed by Professor Soo Khee Chee, the NCCS provides a range of medical, educational and research activities within a single institution; and practices a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. The Centre, which is located in the Outram Medical Campus, is Southeast Asia’s only full multi-disciplinary sub-specialist centre for cancer.
In addition, the Centre is a teaching institution for post-graduate cancer education that trains and offers fellowships for many local and overseas doctors, nurses, para-medical professionals and researchers.
Read more about National Cancer Centre Singapore: Clinical Specialties, Sub-specialty Oncology Services, Support Services, Specialist Oncology Clinics Attendances (2009), Staffing (2009), Training, Humphrey Oei Institute of Cancer Research (HOICR), Research Divisions, Location
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