Medical Oncology (Cancer)

Services and Procedures

• Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment

• Breast Cancer Treatment

• Liver Cancer Treatment

• Lung Cancer Treatment

• Prostate Cancer Treatment

What is medical oncology and what conditions does it involve?

Medical oncology is also known as the study of cancer. An medical oncologist is a doctor who manages a person’s care and treatment once he or she is diagnosed with cancer.

Our oncology specialists at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre take a holistic approach to prevent and treat cancers in patients of all ages.

When do you need to see a medical oncologist?

Doctors and dentists generally refer patients with suspected or confirmed cancer to oncologists. Basic signs and symptoms of cancer consist of, but are not limited to fever, fatigue, weight loss, chills, sweats, new onset of pain, change in cough or onset of a new cough, nausea, vomiting, change in urinary or bowel habits, shortness of breath, sores, lumps, or swelling.

If you experience these symptoms and a general practitioner refers you to specialist treatment, you may wish to enquire with our highly experienced medical oncologists.

Our highly experienced oncologists treat cancer for males and females of all ages. Singapore may use chemotherapy; the use of chemical substances to remove cancer cells, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy with a holistic approach entwined. Removal of tumours and biopsies may also be performed to benefit you.

Why you should consider our medical oncologists in Singapore

Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre has a large pool of qualified and experienced medical oncologists in Singapore. Our medical oncologists have helped thousands of patients with screening for, diagnosing, and treating cancers in Singapore. We ensure that our patient care and nursing care standards are up-to-date with the rapid global advancements in cancer care.

The ever-growing field of cancer treatment with a holistic approach is the preferred method by many. Our specialists’ one-on-one care aims to let patients feel more comfortable and knowledgeable about cancer and their personalised treatment.

Major Areas of Specialisation

At Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, our oncology specialists offer a wide variety of up-to-date screenings, tests and treatments. Our staff will work with you to diagnose, screen, treat, and have you on the road to recovery. Our clinical care and rehabilitation aims to assist in alleviating pain and slow down the progress of your condition.

• Bile duct cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Blood cancer (leukaemia)
• Breast cancer treatment
• Cervical cancer
• Colon cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Gallbladder cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer treatment
• Germ cell cancer
• Hepatobiliary cancer
• Intestinal cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Larynx (voice box) cancer
• Liver cancer treatment
• Lung cancer treatment
• Lymphoma (lymph node cancer) treatment
• Mesothelioma
• Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
• Oesophageal cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Prostate cancer treatment
• Rectal and anal cancer
• Sarcoma
• Stomach cancer
• Thoracic cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Uro-genital cancer
• Paediatric oncology
• Surgical Oncology
  • Thoracic operations
  • Peritoneal operations
  • Gastrointestinal operations
• Breast surgical oncology
  • Expert physical examination
  • Onsite radiological evaluation (digital mammography, 3D-breast tomosynthesis, ultrasonography, and MRI)
  • Breast biopsy (Fine needle aspiration, vacuum assisted, or surgical)
  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Oncoplastic breast surgery
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Intraoperative radiotherapy for breast conserving surgery
  • Complex cancer and revisional reconstructive surgery

Did you know?

Cancer is a group of diseases caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. The most common cancers in Singapore in men are colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer, and the most common cancers in women in Singapore are breast, colorectal, and lung cancer.