Patients in Singapore and the ASEAN region can now receive care as close to 
home as possible through Icon Cancer Centres' remote support services which 
include telemedicine and home delivery for medication. This service ensures 
minimal disruption to the care of cancer patients as the region battles 
COVID-19, alleviating immediate health concerns amidst travel restrictions for 
those whose cancer treatment has been affected. 

An award-winning oncology-focused healthcare group, Icon Cancer Centre in 
Singapore has extended its remote support services since 7th April 2020 to 
enable patients access to specialists and medication locally or overseas. 

Aside from remote support services out of Singapore, Icon has also extended 
care for cancer patients through its shared care network, enabling patients to 
be cared for in partner facilities across ASEAN. Icon's shared care network has 
been established over the years with partner clinicians and hospital facilities 
for patients who require urgent medical attention when they are at home. This 
network offers peace of mind to patients and their family members during the 
challenges of COVID-19.

Ms Serena Wee, CEO of Icon Cancer Centre, said that half the group's patients 
are from the region. "The travel restrictions have a big impact on their 
treatment. Hence, the urgency to offer alternative options of on-going care for 
our patients so that their care will be minimally interrupted." 

"Icon believes in collaborating with partners for our patients' best outcomes. 
We're always reaching out to partners to fulfil Icon's mission of providing 
access to the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to 
home as possible. It is especially important during this pandemic."

HOW IT WORKS:

-Telemedicine available with Icon doctors 
-Home delivery of medication by prescription only 
-Shared care network with Icon's overseas partners 
-Application for medical waiver to travel to Singapore (subject to MOH 
Singapore's approval).  
-In-house translators in Mandarin, Bahasa and Vietnamese 

BENEFITS:

-Enable patients who are unable to travel access to Icon's Specialists and 
medication from Singapore. 
-Secure critical care for those who cannot postpone treatment, especially 
whilst in their home countries

ABOUT US

Icon Cancer Centre – Singapore delivers comprehensive cancer care to patients 
via its centres in Singapore, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. 
Please visit www.iconcancercentre.sg

MEDIA CONTACT:

Joyce Tan 
Icon Cancer Centre - Singapore 
HP: +65 96417737 / joyce.tan@icon.team

SOURCE: Icon Cancer Centre