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Growing older brings different health needs, and these can become even more important following a cancer diagnosis. Older adults often face additional considerations, including other medical conditions, medications, mobility concerns, and the support available from family and caregivers.
Our Geriatric Oncology team provides specialised care for older adults with cancer by combining expertise in ageing and cancer treatment. Our team takes the time to understand each person's overall health, personal circumstances and treatment goals, so that care can be tailored to what matters most to each patient.
By working closely with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, we create individualised holistic cancer management plans and interventions to support you along your cancer journey.
With tailored recommendations and support from our Geriatric Oncology team, older patients can receive optimal cancer treatment and maintain their quality of life throughout their cancer journey. You can watch the videos below to understand our team cares for elderly adults.
The GOLDEN programme led by the NCIS Geriatric Oncology team is a one-stop clinic for older adults diagnosed with cancer. Available at NUH and NTFGH, we provide a comprehensive range of medical services designed to support you in planning and managing your cancer journey.
Older adults with cancer have unique needs that are independent of routine oncology care. Our clinic provides a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for every patient referred to the geriatric oncology service. This assessment pays careful attention to the person's physical and mental function, social situation, other medical problems and nutritional status. With this assessment, interventions will be recommended to improve health outcomes for our patients.
About Geriatric Oncology LongituDinal End to eNd (GOLDEN) programme.

NCIS 3-Steps Approach ensures you receive the most suitable care
Multidisciplinary services provided through NCIS's 3-step approach.
To find out more about our services, please contact XXX@nuhs.edu.sg or +65 XXXX XXXX
Before starting your journey with the GOLDEN programme, check if you are eligible:
The GOLDEN journey

Upon cancer diagnosis, your doctor will discuss treatment options with you

Screening by a Geriatric Oncology Nurse
If suitable, you will be referred to the Golden programme.

Comprehensive Health Review
A detailed assessment of your medical, fitness, nutritional and psychosocial needs will be conducted. The Golden team will then develop a tailored treatment plan just for you.

Additional support during cancer treatment with follow up phone calls and clinic review by Geriatric Oncology team
Read more about the GOLDEN programme brochure here.
Quality of care is important to us. Discuss the latest insights on clinical application and make a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Establishing a sustainable geriatric-haematology oncology service in a tertiary cancer centre- moving towards CGA-driven home-based interventions, improving quality of life for elderly patients with cancer.

Chemotherapy Toxicity Score Prediction Study in older Asian adults

Artificial Intelligence modelling approach to Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for Haematology-Oncology patients
The GOS-Frail (Geriatric Oncology Supportive care for Frail older adults with cancer) study
1. Providing GOLDEN care for patients in their golden years. NUHS+, 15 May 2023
2. Thriving and surviving cancer in your old age. NUHS+, 13 December 2022
3. Battling Cancer in your Golden Years. NUHS+, 29 September 2022
4. Geriatric Oncology and Haematology in Singapore. Written by Dr Angela Pang, ASCO Post, 25 September 2022
96.3HAO FM, 18 May 2022
6. 老年癌症病患适合运动吗?(Can senior cancer patients exercise?). Capital958 FM, 15 April 2022
7. 老年癌症患术前术后复健组足疗效 (Efficacy of prehabilitation and rehabilitation in geriatric cancer patients). Lianhe Zaobao, ZB NOW, 15 March 2022
8. Health Matters – Geriatric Oncology. Channel NewsAsia, 30 November 2021
9. Soul of Business: Optimising Care for Older Adults with Cancer. Money FM, 24 November 2021
10. 老化是致癌因素之一 (Ageing – One possible factor that may cause cancer). Shinmin Daily, 22 March 2018
11. Guidance and support key to beating cancer in old age. The Straits Times, 20 March 2018
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GOLDEN Programme Handbook A handbook on tips for older adults with cancer on how to live well, eat well and maintain an active lifestyle during cancer treatment. |
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GOLDEN Programme Brochure (English) A brief introduction to the GOLDEN programme: on how the programme benefits and supports older adult cancer patients together with their caregivers. |
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GOLDEN Programme Brochure (Chinese) A brief introduction to the GOLDEN programme: on how the programme benefits and supports older adult cancer patients together with their caregivers. |
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