AC Health and its provider group the Healthway Medical Network have sealed a partnership between the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to leverage best practices of both institutions.
In a statement, AC Health explained that at "tumor board meetings", teams of specialists meet to discuss ongoing, complex cancer cases, trade knowledge, and work as a group to consider the most suited treatment plans for patients.
"Tumor board meeting" is defined online as a treatment planning process in which a group of cancer doctors and other health care specialists meet regularly to review and discuss new and complex cancer cases. The goal of a tumor board review is to decide as a group on the best treatment plan for a patient.
HCCH was established by AC Health and the Healthway Medical Network as the first comprehensive cancer care hospital in the Philippines. Its vision is to provide accessible and quality cancer services to more Filipinos.
NCCS is a leading national and tertiary cancer center that offers holistic and multidisciplinary oncology care.
NCCS is also home to Singapore’s largest number of researchers, surgeons and oncologists who share their depth of experience and expertise by training local and overseas medical professionals and also conduct robust, cutting-edge clinical and translational research to improve patient outcomes.
Through this partnership, signed last March 28, 2024, specialists from HCCH and the NCCS will discuss complex cancer cases and collaborate, utilizing their expertise in imaging, radiation, surgery, medical oncology, and palliative care, as well as explore suitable clinical trial options for all aspects of patient care and planning.
“We are fortunate to have the National Cancer Centre Singapore join us in this journey of our cancer hospital. This partnership with NCCS supports our vision of delivering quality care at global standards through open discussions on complex cases and sharing of best practices between our healthcare team and theirs,” said HCCH Chief Operating Officer Jenara Rosanna F. Ong.
NCCS Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Strategic Partnerships) Prof. Toh Han Chong said, “We are excited to embark on this partnership which aims to contribute to Healthway Cancer Care Hospital’s goal of providing the best possible cancer care to its patients.”
“We also look forward to opportunities for mutual learning and exchange of best practices with our counterparts at HCCH to advance cancer care,” he added.
HCCH, the Philippines' first dedicated cancer care facility, is located in Arca South, Taguig City. The 100-bed hospital is now operational, providing patients with comprehensive care throughout their cancer journey, from screening and diagnostics to treatment.