About CanHOPE

There is no need for you to struggle with cancer alone. We are here to extend our helping hands and listening ears.

CanHOPE, a non-profit counselling service and hotline, is an initiative by Parkway Cancer Centre. It is a resource for accurate information about cancer and its available screening tests and treatments for both patients and the general public.

CanHOPE is manned by highly experienced, knowledgeable and caring counsellors who have access to comprehensive and accurate information from reputable resources on a wide range of cancer topics, including the latest breakthroughs in cancer treatments. Our counsellors will take as much time as each caller needs, provide thorough and personalised attention and most importantly keep all calls confidential.

CanHOPE users will be able to receive:

• Up-to-date cancer information for patients and callers including ways to prevent cancer, symptoms, risks, screening tests, diagnosis, current treatments and research;
• Referrals to cancer-related services, such as screening and investigational facilities, treatment centres, appropriate specialist consultation etc;
• Advice on strategies to manage side effects of treatments, coping with cancer, diet and nutrition;
• Emotional and psychosocial support to people with cancer and those who care for them;
• Resources for rehabilitative and supportive services

CanHOPE also runs a Face-to-Face Counselling service at our office in Singapore where our qualified counsellors are based.

The objective of this service is to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families across an entire spectrum of the disease from diagnosis to “living with cancer” to palliative care.

Our qualified professional counsellors are able to provide emotional support and impart a wide range of information designed to enhance a patient's ability to handle the changes and stresses of cancer diagnosis.