Our Identity
About Singapore Cancer Society
Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) envisions a Singapore where we overcome cancer and live well. Established in 1964, SCS supports people through every stage of the cancer journey, from well to end of life. SCS minimises cancer and maximises lives by providing trusted information and care navigation, cancer screening and education, rehabilitation programmes, financial and welfare services, psychosocial and survivorship support, and home hospice care.
Working together with healthcare, corporate, and community partners, SCS rallies the community to better support those affected by cancer. Consistently recognised for its commitment to high standards in governance and transparency, SCS has attained the coveted Charity Governance Award (2023) and multiple Charity Transparency Awards over the years.
Our Mission & Vision
Vision
A Singapore where we overcome cancer and live well.
Mission
Mission: Minimise Cancer, Maximise Lives.
How We Create Impact Across the Cancer Journey
The SCS Strategic Plan 2030 is organised around three focus areas that reflect how individuals and families experience cancer, supported by a strong organisational foundation.
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.