Caring for her dying father at 17 shaped how this veteran nurse cares for breast cancer patients today
KKH oncology-trained nurse Teresa Ng learnt early that breast cancer patients and their families need more than medical care. For decades, the 61-year-old has helped women and their families navigate the fear, uncertainty and challenges that come with the disease – even after treatment ends.
Teresa Ng, a 61-year-old oncology-trained nurse, learned early in life that breast cancer patients and their families require more than medical care. Now serving as the assistant director of nursing at KK Women's and Children’s Hospital (KKH), Ng has dedicated her career to helping women and their families navigate the emotional challenges that accompany the disease, even after treatment has concluded.
Reflecting on her father's terminal cancer diagnosis when she was a teenager, Ng understands firsthand the profound impact that illness and death can have on a family. Recognizing the importance of providing compassionate care, Ng has dedicated her efforts to supporting breast cancer patients and advocating for their holistic well-being.
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