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MINIMISING CANCER MAXIMISING LIFE ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CONTENTS 01 Corporate Information 31 Living Well 01 About Us 32 Cancer Support Services 02 Chairman’s Message 43 Hospice Care Services 04 The Council 06 The Management 45 Rallying the Cancer 07 Sub-Committees Community 10 Highlights and Achievements 55 Corporate Governance 13 Staying Well 14 Research 58 Financial Information 16 Public Education and Cancer Screening Services 86 Acknowledgements 26 Getting Well 27 Welfare Services 29 Psychosocial Services 30 Cancer Rehabilitation Services SCS Annual Report 2015 1 Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) was established in 1964 and celebrated 50 years of service in 2014. Registered as a society in 1984 and accorded IPC (Institution of a Public Character) status as a ABOUT charity in 1995 by the Ministry of Health, the Society is also a member of the National Council of Social Service and the Singapore Hospice US Council. Being self-funded, the Society is heavily dependent on public donations to provide quality services to cancer patients, their families, and members of the public. Stewardship We make the best use of our resources, time, talents and funds to fulfi l our mission. Perseverance We shall overcome all challenges to minimise CORE cancer and maximise life. VALUES - Integrity We strive to be honest, ethical and fair in all we do. Respect We will respect everyone and serve with dignity, SPIRiT care and concern. i I embrace the SCS SPIRiT. Teamwork We forge ahead together as one. To be the leading charitable cancer organisation in Singapore and the VISIONVISION region, with a reputation for effective programmes for the prevention and control of cancer. Singapore Cancer Society is a community-based voluntary welfare organisation dedicated to maximising life by minimising the impact of MISSIONISSION cancer through research and advocacy, public education, screening, fi nancial assistance, patient services and support, and rehabilitation. IMPACT To be the fi rst port of call for the entire cancer journey for all cancer patients in Singapore, especially those who are fi nancially STATEMENT disadvantaged. 2 SCS Annual Report 2015 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE he cancer community in Singapore has SCS Satellite Offi ce became operational at the National achieved much over the last 50 years University Cancer Institute, Singapore, to increase our in diagnosing, treating, and fi ghting this outreach to patients. disease. Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) has been a part of this journey and is In November, our mammogram facility at our SCS focusedT on serving more and serving better. Multi-Service Centre in Bishan was launched by Senior Minister of State (Health) Dr Amy Khor, to complement 2015 began with the rallying of 5,000 cancer survivors to our diverse range of screening services. Later that celebrate our golden jubilee at the Hope 50 – Together same month, our SCS Cancer Rehabilitation Centre, as One concert which was graced by Prime Minister Lee Singapore’s fi rst community-based cancer rehabilitation Hsien Loong. We continue to make signifi cant strides centre, began operations at JEM Offi ce Tower to support over the course of the year to increase our capacity to patients, survivors, and caregivers in a holistic way as serve those most impacted by cancer. they adapt to a new normal, during and after treatment. SCS appointed a Medical Director, whose experience These initiatives are signifi cant because they allow and specialist expertise in palliative care enabled the SCS to serve more and to serve better throughout the Society to develop its psychosocial services, and whole cancer journey. Indeed, we are evolving and improve the quality of clinical care to position SCS as improving our model of care to better meet the personal an organisation providing quality care. SCS now has and communal needs of patients and family members. an integrated and holistic model of care as part of the At the same time, we are also seeking to deepen our cancer care continuum. relationships with sector partners. In conjunction with the year-long SG50 celebrations, In collaboration with government agencies such as the SCS provided screening without charge to Health Ministry of Health and the Health Promotion Board, as well Assist card holders aged 50-69 under the SG50 Cancer as restructured hospitals and cancer institutions namely, Screening Programme. In September 2015, our second the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, and the National Cancer Centre, Singapore, we hope to bring our services to those most impacted by cancer from low- income families. As we look ahead, we are working to solidify new partnerships with Jurong Health by providing easy access to our services at Ng Teng Fong Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital. SCS Annual Report 2015 3 As we enter into our fi fty-fi rst year of service, SCS is poised to increase the scale and accessibility to our screening services. One of our main goals is to make cancer screening a regular and routine part of life for Singaporeans. At the same time, we are increasing our outreach through schools, as well as corporate and community partners, to encourage healthy living and early screening. We have also further intensifi ed our public outreach by working closely with the Singapore Medical Association to organise symposiums for General Practitioners. It has been a rewarding and eventful year, made positively impactful by those who have given their precious time and talents to the Society. To Council members, Volunteers, Management & Staff, thank you for amplifying our cancer cause, programmes and services much further with your on-going commitment and dedication. We value our numerous Donors and Partners for making the support of our mission your priority too. We would not have been able to accomplish our goals without your continuing generosity and partnership. Our work is nowhere near completion; there are many more challenges ahead and we will strive to serve more and to serve better in the years to come. Journey with us as we lay the foundations for the next 50 years of service. Choo Eng Chuan Chairman Singapore Cancer Society 4 SCS Annual Report 2015 THE COUNCIL Term of Offi ce 2015-2016 Executive Committee Chairman Vice Chairman Mr Choo Eng Chuan Mr Wee Leong How Partner Vice Chairman from Apr 2013 Ernst & Young Solutions LLP Asst. Hon. Secretary from Apr 2002 – Apr 2003 Chairman from Apr 2010 Appointed to Council Apr 2011 Hon. Treasurer from Apr 2008 Appointed to Council Apr 2008 Assistant Honorary Honorary Secretary Secretary Mr Ang I-Ming Mr Calvin Phua Senior Counsel Deputy Secretary (International) McD APMEA Franchising Pte Ltd Ministry of Transport Hon. Secretary from Apr 2015 Asst. Hon. Treasurer from Appointed to Council Apr 2013 Apr 2008 – Apr 2012 Appointed to Council Apr 2008 Assistant Honorary Treasurer Honorary Treasurer Ms Lim Pek Suat Mr Tan Kay Hui Group Chief Financial Offi cer Media Representative PSA International Pte Ltd Tankayhui Media Asst. Hon. Treasurer from Apr 2013 Vice Chairman from Apr 2001 – Apr 2003 Appointed to Council Apr 2012 Appointed to Council Apr 2011 SCS Annual Report 2015 5 Council Members Dr Ang Peng Tiam Medical Director Mr Adrian Choo Parkway Cancer Centre Business Development Director Vice Chairman from Apr 2005 – Apr 2013 Lee Hecht Harrison Singapore Appointed to Council Apr 2002 Appointedpp to Council Apr 2011 A/Prof Lim Soon Thye Ms Ku Xian Hong Head and Senior Consultant Managing Director (retired) Division of Medical Oncology, Accenture National Cancer Centre Singapore Appointed to Council Apr 2014 Director Clinical Service Oncology Academic Program, Singhealth Assistant Dean, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore AppointedAppointe to Council Apr 2010 Dr Lim Siew Eng Senior Consultant and Clinical Director Department of Haematology-Oncology Mr Yeo Chuen Eng National University Cancer Institute, Singapore Director Appointed to Council Apr 2012 Standard Chartered Private Bank Appointed to Council Apr 2013 Council Members (co-opted) Ms Daphne Hong, PPA(P) Mr Pek Tiong Boon Dr Yeo Wee Lee Deputy Director-General Appointed to Council Apr 2014 Consultant Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore Department of Medical Oncology Hon. Secretary from Apr 2011 Tan Tock Seng Hospital Asst. Hon. Secretary from Apr 2007 – Apr 2011 Appointed to Council May 2015 Appointed to Council Apr 2007 6 SCS Annual Report 2015 THE MANAGEMENT As of 31 March 2016 Chief Executive Offi cer Albert Ching Appointed as CEO 17 Sep 2012 CChief HeHead,a MeMedical Operating Offi cer Strategic Director David Matthew Fong Development Dr Ong Yew Jin Athena Wang Public Education Cancer Hospice Care Kenneth Foo Rehabilitation Services Manager Services Dr Rina Nga Susan Leen Head - Medical Senior Manager Services Cancer Support Hospice Care Community Services Services Partnerships Lucy Lim Doris Ho Patrick Neo Manager Head - Nursing Manager Services Cancer Screening Welfare Services Psychosocial Services Susan Lim Services Eugene Ng Assistant Manager Jayne Chiara Leong Manager Manager Special Projects Corporate Affairs Gloria Tan Belinda Choo Manager Senior Manager HR, Administration & IT Saraswathi Sinnappan Senior Manager Finance Services Chng Jong Ling Manager SCS Annual Report 2015 7 SUB-COMMITTEES Term of Offi ce 2015-2016 Executive Committee External Auditors Mr Choo Eng Chuan Chairperson RSM Chio Lim LLP Mr Wee Leong How Vice Chairperson Mr Ang I-Ming Honorary Secretary Internal Auditors Mr Calvin Phua Assistant Honorary Secretary BDO LLP Ms Lim Pek Suat Honorary Treasurer Mr Tan Kay Hui Assistant Honorary