Dr Fuh Yong Wong

Biography

I am a Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology with interests in Breast and Neuro-oncology. I am particularly interested in the epidemiology, treatment and outcomes of early stage breast cancer. Towards this end, I have collaborated in multi-parties national and international studies to better define the profile and treatment outcomes of the Asian phenotype. Together with like-minded colleagues, I have built a large breast cancer clinical database to support retrospective and outcomes research. I have participated in prospective randomized trials in breast cancer involving both British and American collaborators. Closer to home, I am spear heading local prospective studies in new breast cancer irradiation techniques including the use of Intra-Operative Radiotherapy, which was introduced into Singapore under my supervision. I have received several grants in aid of my research work from the Health Ministry, Cancer society and Industry partners. Among these efforts includes the development of a local outcome prognostic instrument to predict outcomes of Asian breast cancer patients. My interest extends beyond the clinical aspects into Health Services Research and Health Economics where I am collaborating with fellow experts in areas of breast cancer and Proton Therapy, a new radiotherapy technique to be introduced in Singapore by the next decade. Aside from breast cancer, I have interests in Neuro-oncology. Ongoing research includes the use of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the treatment of brain tumours and outcomes of brain tumours extending from benign Meningiomas to the highly malignant Glioblastoma Multiforme.

Research Interest

Breast, Neuro oncology, Stereotactic radio surgery , Health economics, Health informatics, Health services research , Quality of life research