SINGAPORE: Low-income Singaporeans with a family history of cancer will get financial assistance to go through genetics screening to identify their own risk of cancer.
The Cancer Genetics Service team currently sees about 100 patients a week, said NCCS medical director Professor William Huang."Joining hands with the SCS would not only allow the community greater access to genetic screening, but also allow us to reach out and help more high-risk individuals, especially the needy so we can put them on close surveillance,” he added.Cancer is the leading cause of death in Singapore, with one in three deaths due to the disease.
“We hope this programme will empower individuals to take charge of their lives and make commuted actions to find out more about their hereditary situation and reduce cancer incidence where possible,” said SCS CEO Albert Ching.