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
Palliative care may be introduced:
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 advancement of cancer treatment. Living well matters too. At this stage, palliative care complements alongside the oncologists in helping one living with advanced cancer, through guidance on considering priorities and what matters in life whilst 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 clinics to help us better understand your needs.
Depending on your individual care plan, palliative care may include:
Care may be delivered through outpatient consultations or coordinated hospital-based services, depending on your needs.
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 accesible in times of need. This can also be an opportune time where one is able to take the time to think through the important and meaningful conversations in planning life priorities and preference 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 psychoemotional, 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 on 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.
Understanding symptoms, concerns, and personal care goals
Tailored symptom management and supportive strategies
Regular follow-up to adjust care as needs change
Alignment with oncology treatment and other healthcare services
For patients and families throughout the cancer journey
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with you to ensure care remains compassionate, responsive, and centred on what matters most to you.
No. Palliative care can be provided alongside active treatment to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Yes. Pain management is a key part of palliative care, alongside support for other symptoms.
Yes. We encourage family involvement to ensure shared understanding and support.
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.