About Us
Minimizing cancer & maximizing lives
Minimising Cancer and Maximising Lives since 1964, Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is a self-funded social service agency.
President
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is a self-funded social service agency which provides an integrated continuum of care from cancer control and prevention to patient support services, survivorship, and palliative care.
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People we cure in 2025
providing the best care to all types of cancer patients
What We’re About
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To Minimise Cancer and Maximise Lives through effective programmes.
Our Vision
To be Singapore’s leading Charity in the fight for a cancer-free community.
Strategic Trust
- Reduce Cancer Incidence
- Increase Survivor Rate
- Improve Quality of Life
- Greater Community Action
Integrity:
We strive to be honest, ethical and fair in all we do.
Perseverance:
We shall overcome all challenges to minimise cancer and maximise lives.
Stewardship:
We make the best use of our resources, time, talents and funds to fulfil our mission.
Respect:
We will respect everyone and serve with dignity, care and concern.
I:
I embrace the SCS SPIRiT
Teamwork:
We forge ahead together as one.
SCS’s key programmes and services include cancer screening programmes, public education, financial and welfare services, psychosocial support, survivorship care, rehabilitation programmes and hospice care. Consistently recognised for its commitment to high standards in governance and transparency, SCS has attained both the coveted Charity Governance Award (2023) and the Charity Transparency Award for four years, between 2019 to 2024.
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Our Story
2026
Launch of Joint Oncology Rehabilitation Service
We launched a Joint Oncology Rehabilitation Service between Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) on 10 February 2026. This marked SCS’s second collaboration within a tertiary hospital rehabilitation setting, reinforcing our commitment to make rehabilitation accessible to cancer patients and survivors.
2026
Launch of the Cancer Care Coalition
On 31 January, Screen Fest 2026 marked the launch of the Cancer Care Coalition, bringing together Singapore Cancer Society (SCS), 365 Cancer Prevention Society, Ain Society and Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) to drive more coordinated, impactful outreach for cancer awareness, prevention and early detection, and to strengthen cancer support across Singapore’s diverse communities.
2024
SCS Celebrates 60 Years of Minimising Cancer and Maximising Lives
SCS culminated our 60th Anniversary celebrations with a vibrant birthday bash at Zouk on 8 December 2024. Over 500 cancer warriors, survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and partners gathered to commemorate a landmark year of achievements, unity, and hope.
Our Patron:
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is honoured to have the President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as our Patron.
President Tharman’s support underscores the importance of national and community solidarity in the fight against cancer—the leading cause of death in Singapore. In a recorded message shared on World Cancer Day 2024, he encouraged all Singaporeans to adopt healthy lifestyles and keep up to date with regular cancer screenings.
We are deeply grateful for President Tharman’s patronage as we continue our mission to minimise cancer and maximise lives.