Thursday, 10 October 2019
12pm to 2pm (12pm-Lunch, 1pm–Talk)
Farrer Park Medical Centre, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Connexion #16-06, TK Low Academic Specialist Centre, Singapore 217562
Apart from the medical challenges faced by patients, cancer also brings with it a wide range of psychosocial issues experienced by patients and their families. Psycho-oncology is a relatively new interdisciplinary field with the aim of addressing these issues and providing support for patients confronting numerous challenges throughout the different stages of the disease.
This CME Lunch Talk will look at some of the issues commonly faced by cancer patients and their families throughout the cancer trajectory, and the role of psychological support in the care of cancer patients.
*This session is open to doctors and healthcare professionals only.
Lunch and complimentary parking will be provided. CME points will be awarded. Thank you.
Call us to register or email us at [email protected].
Clinical Psychologist
Mind Care Clinic, Farrer Park Medical Centre
Janet graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Master in Psychology (Clinical). She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy, but also integrates other therapeutic approaches in her practice to tailor interventions for patients. As a clinical psychologist, Janet works with patients on not just mood, anxiety or stress-related disorders; she also works extensively in the fields of psychosocial oncology and health-related conditions (eg. health anxiety, coping with diabetes/chronic illnesses).
Prior to joining Mind Care Clinic, Janet had worked for over a decade in a variety of restructured and private settings, including the National Cancer Centre (NCC), Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Whilst at NCC, she helped patients and their families prepare and cope with the numerous challenges and changes brought on by cancer and its treatments. During her time at SGH, she was part of a multi-disciplinary team treating eating disorders and also set up psychological services at the Young Adults with Diabetes (YAD) clinic.
