Year 2023
In 2023, SCS reached out to the cancer research community in Singapore and received a good response from the cancer research community in Singapore. We received 35 research proposals from 15 institutions. Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 3 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Evaluating the impact of self-sampling HPV DNA test for cervical cancer screening in a real-world setting: a randomised controlled study |
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics |
Dr Sabrina Wong Kay Wye |
Remotely Supervised Exercise to Optimise Outcomes During Androgen Deprivation Therapy (RESORT) |
Sengkang General Hospital |
Dr Lee Lui Shiong |
The impact of weekly group singing on the happiness and emotional wellbeing in children with cancer at the ARC Children’s Centre, in partnership with the Voices of Singapore |
National University of Singapore |
Dr Lina Lim Hsiu Kim |
We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2022
In 2022, SCS reached out to the cancer research community in Singapore and received a good response from the cancer research community in Singapore. We received 26 research proposals from 9 institutions. Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 3 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Publication/Poster |
Measuring The True Cost of Cancer: A Longitudinal Study on Productivity Cost and Health-Related Quality of Life for Cancer Patients |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr Joanne Ngeow Yuen Yie |
Implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in routine clinical practice |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr Grace Yang Meijuan |
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Overcoming spiritual barriers to cancer screening: An intervention to decrease cancer fatalism among Singaporeans |
Nanyang Technological University |
Dr Kim Hye Kyung |
We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2021
In 2021, SCS reached out to the cancer research community in Singapore and received a good response from the cancer research community in Singapore. We received 44 research proposals from 13 institutions. Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 2 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Acceptability of Cervical Cancer Self-screening in Singapore (ACCSS) |
National University Hospital |
Dr Lim Li Min |
Measuring quality of care among patients with cancer during their end-of-life |
Singapore Clinical Research Institute |
Dr Mihir Gandhi |
We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2020
In 2020, SCS received 54 research proposals from 14 institutions. Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 3 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Dietary Beliefs and Nutrition Education Needs of Cancer Patients in Singapore |
Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Ms Teresa Ng |
The burden of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in glioma and validation of a disease-specific HRQoL instrument for brain tumours in Singapore |
National University Hospital |
Dr Mervyn Lim |
Automated Intelligent Kiosk to Increase Colorectal Cancer: Screening in the Community (KIPFIT) |
SingHealth Polyclinics |
Dr Tan Ngiap Chuan |
We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2019
In 2019, SCS received 34 research proposals from 8 institutions. Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 3 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Publication/Poster |
Perspective and Supportive Care Needs of Asian Breast Cancer Patients Enrolled in a Preoperative Therapy Program – A Feasibility Study |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr Tira Tan Jing Ying |
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Assessing quality of life of patients and their caregivers on Phase I clinical trials |
National University Hospital |
Dr Gloria Chan Hui Jia |
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Personalising Digital Therapy with CURATE.AI to Address Cognitive Decline in Patients Following Radiation Therapy to the Brain |
National University of Singapore |
Prof Dean Ho |
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Year 2018
SCS reached out to the cancer research community in Singapore and received good response. In 2018, we received 30 research proposals from 9 institutions.
Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to a total of 4 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Publication/Poster |
The role of pelvic floor exercise and bladder training in treating urge incontinence in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy – a pilot randomised study |
Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Ms Chen Sijia, Sarah |
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The effectiveness of an interactive Colorectal Cancer self-Management enhancement smartphone-based psychosocial intervention programme (iCanManage) on outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer and their caregivers: A randomised controlled trial |
National University of Singapore |
A/Prof He Hong-Gu |
Colorectal cancer
Development and Evaluation Study
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Support care cancer
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The lived experience of post-mastectomy tele-rehabilitation and recovery: A pilot feasibility study |
National University of Singapore |
Dr Asano Miho |
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Regional cryotherapy in preventing paclitaxel induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with early and locally advanced breast cancer: long term follow up during survivorship |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr Loh Wei-Jen, Kiley |
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We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2017
Successful Applications for SCS Cancer Research Grant Call 2017
SCS reached out to the cancer research community in Singapore and received good response. In 2017, we received 42 research proposals from 12
institutions.
Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to a total of 4 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Research Interview |
Publication/Poster |
Renewing Intimacy and Sexuality (RISE): A Pilot Program to Support Marital Intimacy and Sexual Health of Female Cancer Patients in Singapore |
Duke-NUS Medical School
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Dr Irene Teo Eng Ai |
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Validity and Reliability of the Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS) |
National Cancer Centre Singapore
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Dr Grace Yang Meijuan |
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Using patients' health preferences to develop a local scoring algorithm for a cancer-specific utility instrument |
National University of Singapore |
Dr Luo Nan
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Economic burden of breast cancer survivors in Singapore |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
A/Prof Lita Chew (Previously: A/Prof Alexandre Chan)
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We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2016
Successful Applications for SCS Cancer Research Grant Call 2016
In 2016, SCS reached out to the cancer research community in Singapore and received a good response from the cancer research community in Singapore. We received 48 research proposals from 15 institutions. We are deeply heartened by the community’s desire to Minimise Cancer and Maximise Life in Singapore.
Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 4 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Research Interview |
Publications/Poster |
Feasibility and efficacy study of multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation during chemotherapy |
National University Hospital
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Dr Effie Chew |
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Evaluating the role of a Geriatric Oncology service: how it can impact upon the quality of life in the older adult with cancer and aid in the reduction of caregiver distress |
National University Hospital
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Dr Angela Pang |
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A Study of Family Caregivers' Needs, Burden of Care and Quality of Life over the Course of a Cancer Illness |
National University of Singapore |
Dr Rathi Mahendran
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The Impact of Surgical Treatment on Physical Functions and Quality of Life in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr Tan Hiang Khoon
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We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2015
Successful Applications for SCS Cancer Research Grant Call 2015
In 2015, SCS received 25 research proposals from 7 institutions. We are deeply heartened by the community’s desire to Minimise Cancer and Maximise Life. Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 3 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Research Interview |
Transition from treatment to survivorship: Effects of an e-home based symptom management and mindfulness training programme on quality of life in breast cancer survivors |
National University of Singapore |
Prof Karis Cheng Kin-Fong |
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Conventional standard sized commercially manufactured external cotton breast prosthesis versus customised hand-knitted ones? A mixed method evaluation study of post single sided mastectomy patients in a Singapore Women’s Hospital |
KK Women's and Children's Hospital |
Ms Ng Ruey Pyng |
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Spiritual wellbeing depression and end-of-life despair in elderly persons with terminal cancer |
National University of Singapore |
Dr Srinivasan Chokkanathan |
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We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2014
Successful Applications for SCS Cancer Research Grant Call 2014
Following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 4 projects in 2014:
We congratulate all grant award recipients.
Year 2013
Successful Applications for SCS Cancer Research Grant Call 2013
In 2013, following a thorough process of evaluation and deliberation, funding was awarded to these 4 projects:
Research Project Title |
Host Institution |
Principal Investigator |
Research Interview |
Publications |
Creating a Prognostic Nomogram for Asians Breast Cancer Patients |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr. Wong Fuh Yong |
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The effectiveness of STOMA psychosocial intervention programme on outcomes of colorectal patients with stoma: a randomised controlled trial |
National University of Singapore |
Dr. He Hong-Gu |
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Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing |
To Assess the effect of a Spiritual Programme on clinical outcomes in Palliative Care Patients |
National Cancer Centre Singapore |
Dr. Patricia Neo Soek Hui |
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Palliative and Supportive Care (2016) |
Assessment of Distress of Parents of Children with Cancer and Offering Meaning-Focused Therapy |
Murdoch University |
Ms. Tay Yi Ling |
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We congratulate all grant award recipients.