MEDICAL

CENTRE FOR CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGY

Centre for Clinical Haematology ( CFCH ) is a distinguished medical facility in Singapore that specialises in the treatment of blood cancers , stem cell transplantations , and CAR-T cell therapy . The centre is located in Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital , two of the most renowned private hospitals in Singapore . The team of doctors and medical staff at the CFCH have decades of experience when it comes to treating blood-related diseases .

Two of the most respected haematologists at CFCH are Dr Lim Zi Yi and Dr Ng Chin Hin .

Dr Lim Zi Yi is a senior consultant and the clinical director of the CFCH . With over 20 years of experience in top haematology centres in Singapore and London , he has treated numerous patients with various blood cancers , including leukaemia , MDS , lymphoma , and myeloma . Dr Lim ’ s expertise lies in stem cell transplantation , which is a highly specialised and complex procedure that involves replacing a patient ’ s diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells . He has overseen more than 500 bone marrow transplants , making CFCH one of the top centres for these procedures in the region . Dr Lim has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers and presented more than 100 abstracts at international conferences . He serves on multiple advisory boards and committees in both the public and private sector , and he is also the President of the Bone Marrow Donor Programme , Singapore .

Dr Ng Chin Hin is another renowned haematologist at the CFCH with almost 20 years of experience in the field . Former head of the acute

Dr Lim Zi Yi

leukaemia service at the National University Hospital , Singapore , he is a senior consultant who specialises in leukaemia and other blood cancers , and has played a very active role in research . He is passionate about improving the outcome of acute leukaemia by means of specialised testing and targeted therapy which minimises toxicity and side effects . Dr Ng is fluent in English , Mandarin , Cantonese and Bahasa .

CFCH also offers CAR-T cell therapy . CAR-T cell therapy is a revolutionary treatment that harnesses the power of the patient ’ s own immune system to fight cancer . The therapy involves collecting the patient ’ s T-cells , genetically modifying them to target cancer cells , and then infusing them back into the patient ’ s body . This revolutionary therapy has shown promising results in treating blood cancers that were previously considered incurable . CFCH has successfully treated patients with CAR-T cell therapy , making it one of the very few centres in Asia that offer this treatment .

CFCH has a dedicated team of nurses , pharmacists , and support staff who work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the best possible care . One of the unique features of CFCH is its personalised approach to treatment . Each patient is given a customised treatment plan based on their specific condition and medical history .

CFCH has access to innovative diagnostic equipment and facilities , which helps in the early detection and diagnosis of blood cancer . The Centre also offers a range of supportive care services , such as counselling and nutrition advice , to help patients manage the physical and emotional challenges of their illness .

The experienced team , with its commitment to providing cutting edge and yet holistic care , makes CFCH one of the most trusted and respected medical facilities in the region .

Centre for Clinical Haematology www . cfch . com . sg Email : contact @ cfch . com . sg WhatsApp : ( 65 ) 62568836

Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road , # 09-47 / 48 / 57 , Singapore 329563 Tel : ( 65 ) 62568836

Gleneagles Hospital Annexe Block 6A Napier Road , # 02-39 / 40 , Singapore 258500 Tel : ( 65 ) 62613898

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