Supporting OncoCare patients with comfort, understanding, and care
Palliative care supports patients living with cancer by addressing physical symptoms, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. At OncoCare Singapore, palliative care works alongside active cancer treatment to help patients feel supported, comfortable, and heard throughout their care journey
Penjagaan paliatif boleh diperkenalkan:
Palliative Care is readily available for OncoCare patients. Please reach out to your medical team anytime you feel that you need it.
Living with advanced cancer has become possible for longer these days with advancements in cancer treatment. Living well matters too. At this stage, palliative care alongside the oncologists in helping those living with advanced cancer, through guidance on considering priorities and what matters in life while still pursuing treatment and symptom management.
To learn more about what it is, you may reach out to the supportive/palliative care nurse in OncoCare to help us better understand your needs.
Bergantung pada pelan penjagaan individu anda, penjagaan paliatif mungkin termasuk:
Penjagaan boleh diberikan melalui konsultasi pesakit luar atau perkhidmatan berasaskan hospital yang diselaraskan, bergantung pada keperluan anda.
Whilst working closely with the oncologist, the palliative care team collaborates with the palliative care providers in the community for a seamless continuity and support at home. This includes symptom management in the convenience and comfort of being at home. They are readily accessible in times of need. This can also be an opportune time where one can take the time to think through important and meaningful conversations in planning life priorities and preferences with loved ones.
Going through this transition can be overwhelming at times. The multidisciplinary team from the community will be there for you to cope with the psycho-emotional, spiritual, and caregiving needs when one needs more support.
If you are receiving treatment in OncoCare, you may reach out to our supportive/palliative care nurses in the clinic to understand how we can assist you based on your situation. You may also discuss with your oncologists more about what palliative care based on your condition.
Memahami simptom, kebimbangan dan matlamat penjagaan diri
Pengurusan simptom yang disesuaikan dan strategi sokongan
Regular follow-up to adjust care as your needs change
Penjajaran dengan rawatan onkologi dan perkhidmatan penjagaan kesihatan yang lain
Untuk pesakit dan keluarga sepanjang perjalanan kanser
Pasukan pelbagai disiplin kami bekerjasama rapat dengan anda untuk memastikan penjagaan kekal bertimbang rasa, responsif dan tertumpu kepada perkara yang paling penting bagi anda.
Tidak. Penjagaan paliatif boleh diberikan bersama rawatan aktif untuk membantu menguruskan gejala dan meningkatkan kualiti hidup.
Ya. Pengurusan kesakitan merupakan bahagian penting dalam penjagaan paliatif, di samping sokongan untuk gejala-gejala lain.
Ya. Kami menggalakkan penglibatan keluarga bagi memastikan persefahaman dan sokongan bersama.
Palliative care at OncoCare Singapore is led by Dr Zac Qingyuan Zhuang, who works closely with our oncology team to provide personalised symptom management and supportive care. Patients and families are supported with compassion, clarity, and a strong focus on comfort and quality of life.