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Where can I find support groups?
 

Breast Cancer Foundation

(Tel: (65) 63526560)

Breast Cancer Foundation
The (BCF) is a non-profit charity organisation.
 
BCF aims to:
 
Promote awareness and knowledge on breast cancer.
Emphasize the importance of early detection through regular breast screening.
Promote early detection and treatment.
Make breast screening easily accessible and affordable to women in the lower income group.
Provide support services to those affected by breast cancer.
 
 
Reach To Recovery (Singapore Cancer Society)

Tel: (65) 62219577
 
Reach To Recovery provides physical, cosmetic, post-operative and psychological support to women suffering from breast cancer. Meetings are held every third Saturday of the month from 10 am to 12 noon.
 
 
Where can I find Helplines?
 
CancerLine

Tel: (65) 67737888
 

The CancerLine is a free telephone service that is provided by trained oncology nurses from The Cancer Institute (National Healthcare Group). CancerLine is anonymous and confidential as you will not be required to leave your name or any form of identification.

Provides information on:
 
Cancer and its signs and symptoms.
Cancer and its prevention.
Cancer and its detection.
Cancer and its treatment.
Cancer support services available in Singapore.
 
Counselling on:
 
Side effects related to cancer treatment.
Emotional distress in coping with cancer.
Provide a "listening" ear.
Importance of support from caregivers.
 
 
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