Dr Lynette Ngo - Specialist in Women’s Cancers -
Dr Lynette Ngo is a medical oncologist who specialises in women’s cancers – breast and gynaecologic cancers including ovary, endometrial, uterine and cervical cancers.
Dr Ngo graduated from National University of Singapore in 1996. She further pursued a Master of Medicine degree in Internal Medicine and obtained her membership of the Royal College of Physicians in UK in 2002. She received her post graduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine from Edith Cowan University in Australia in 2006 and obtained her specialist accreditation in medical oncology from the Academy of Medicine, Singapore in 2007.
Comprehensive Treatment Strategies for Cancer
Dr Ngo’s areas of interest are in breast and gynaecologic cancers, hereditary cancers and genetic counselling, psychosocial oncology and palliative medicine, in addition to general medical oncology. Dr Ngo was awarded the Health Manpower Development Programme Award to spend a year at the Gillette Center for Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), USA. In collaboration with the MGH gynaecologic oncology team, she designed and conducted several investigator-initiated clinical trials, testing novel drugs and treatment strategies in subsets of gynaecologic cancers with molecularly defined pathways. She had received a grant from the Singhealth Foundation for her research work and was involved in multiple clinical trials in Raffles Hospital focusing on breast and gynaecologic cancers. She later established the Hereditary Cancer Risk assessment clinic and genetic counselling in Raffles Hospital.
Breast Cancer
In Singapore, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with the risk factors increasing with age. Early detection of this abnormal growth of cells in the breast can improve one’s chances of effective recovery. Depending on the stage of the breast cancer, we may recommend non-surgical methods to treat your breast cancer cells.
Cervical Cancer
Cancer in the form of abnormal growth in the cervix is commonly caused by the infection of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Pap smear is often recommended for regular cervical screening as early cervical cancer may have no symptoms. When discovered early, there are available non-surgical treatments such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Ovary Cancer
Ovarian cancers usually develop on the surface of the ovary but the abnormal growth of tissues can occur in the cells that produce the eggs or oestrogen and progesterone-producing tissues of the ovary. Treatment usually involves surgery and chemotherapy to remove any remaining cancer cells after surgery.
Chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy. (These treatments are available for all types of cancers but different drugs and dosages are specific to different cancer types.)
Availability, recommendation and referrals for appropriate clinical trials.
Surveillance for cancer recurrence, wellness and lifestyle modifications.
More than a Clinical Practitioner
Caring Medical Oncologist
Dr Ngo spent 5 years caring for patients in hospice home care and in-patient hospice services. Recognizing the challenges faced by patients, caregivers, and survivors, Dr Ngo started the Raffles Cancer Support Programme to provide education, psychosocial and emotional support. She serves on the Singapore Cancer Network (SCAN) guidelines committee.
Experienced & Knowledgeable Medical Oncologist
Dr Lynette Ngo had been practising at National Cancer Centre, Singapore (NCCS) for 7 years before moving to Raffles Cancer Centre, Raffles Hospital for the last 7 years. She was also a Visiting Consultant to both KKWCH Gynaecologic Cancer Centre and KKWCH Breast Centre as well as to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
International Medical Experience & Research
In addition to MGH, Dr Ngo has also completed the Intensive Course in Cancer Risk Assessment at City of Hope Hospital in California, USA. Aside from being a Clinical Tutor at the Yong Loo Lin Medical School, she has also contributed to numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and written book chapters.
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Where Are We Located?
Curie Oncology (Novena)
Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre*
38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-29/30
Singapore 329563
*located within Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital
Curie Oncology (Farrer Park)
Farrer Park Hospital*
1 Farrer Park Station Road, #10-05/06/07
Singapore 217562
*located within Farrer Park Hospital
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