





Patron's Message
The threat of cancer in our affluent lifestyle is very real. With about
120 new cases of childhood cancer diagnosed annually, it is important
that we press on with our fight against this disease. Up till now, the
causes of most childhood cancers are still unknown. However, one thing
is certain - cancer inflicts immense physical and emotional stress on
the child and family.
With core programmes in place, the Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF) is
well-positioned to be a holistic provider to care for cancer afflicted
children and their families. CCF supports the training and research of
childhood cancer and complements our hospitals' efforts in this area to
enhance survival of this illness. As part of this initiative, we have
gone a step further beyond our shores, seeking to enable regional doctors
to increase the rate of cure in developing countries. I am confident that
these developments will contribute significantly to alleviating the pain
and suffering of the children who suffer from cancer, and in the process,
give much-needed support to their families.
I am happy to join in our fight against childhood cancer as the
Foundation's patron. I take this opportunity to encourage all medical
professionals and the public to also join us at the Children's Cancer
Foundation as we strive to give every cancer-stricken child a shot at life!
Assoc. Prof Ho Peng Kee
Senior Minister-of-State
for Law and Home Affairs
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