Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. In 2020, 1 in 3 deaths in Singapore was caused by cardiovascular disease.
High blood pressure, abnormal blood cholesterol levels and high blood sugar levels increases your cardiovascular risk.
In the early stages, there are often no signs or symptoms. Regular screening detects these conditions early and allow for intervention to manage them.
Cardiovascular Risk Screening includes:
- Height and weight measurement – to check your Body Mass Index (BMI) and determine if your weight is healthy
- Non-fasting blood test – to check for any abnormal blood cholesterol or blood sugar levels
- Blood pressure measurement – to check for high blood pressure
- Screening questionnaire – to check for other risk factors
Consult your regular family doctor to see if Cardiovascular Risk Screening will benefit you.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer is the top cancer in Singapore. Regular screening can help detect early signs of colorectal cancer and prevent its development.
- The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is a screening test that can detect colorectal cancer in its early stages. The test is offered in a simple kit and can be self-administered at home. Find out more about Colorectal Cancer and FIT
here.
- If you are aged 50 and above, you are highly encouraged to perform a FIT once every year. You are eligible for a free FIT kit from Singapore Cancer Society if you:
- Are a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Are aged 50 and above
- Have not done a FIT screening in the last 12 months
- Have not done a Colonoscopy in the last 10 years
- If you are eligible for a free FIT kit, you may arrange for a FIT kit to be mailed to you
here. You may also collect it yourself at any of these collection points
here
- To find out how to use your FIT kit click
here
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer is highly preventable and treatable when detected early.
There are 2 types of Cervical Cancer Screening: Pap test & HPV test. The Pap test is recommended for women between 25-29 years old as the HPV test has a high risk for false positives in this age group.
However, the HPV test is proven to be very effective in detecting abnormalities in women aged 30 years and above.
The recommended frequency for the respective tests is as follows:
- Pap test: Once every 3 years (for ages 25-29)
- HPV test: Once every 5 years (for ages 30-69)
To make an appointment, please call us at 6355 3000. Alternatively, you may submit an online request to make and/or to change your appointment for a Cervical Cancer Screening by clicking
here.
For more details visit
Women Health Services.
Patient Education Resources:
Please click
here to fill in a short survey form on the resources above on Cervical Cancer Screening.
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Singapore. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in females. You are at a higher risk of breast cancer if you have a family history of breast cancer or are aged 50 and above.
Mammogram is a screening tool used to detect Breast Cancer. Early detection through regular screening can save your breasts and your life.
The recommended frequency for mammogram is as follows:
- Ages 50-69: Once every 2 years
- Ages 40-49: Once a year (Consult your doctor about the benefits and limitations of going for a mammogram at this age)
- If you are below 40, and have a family history of breast cancer, please consult a doctor for advice.
To make a mammogram appointment, please submit your request via our
Online Mammogram Appointment Form. You may reschedule your appointment via the same link at least 3 working days before your appointment. Call 6275-6443 (6-ASK-NHGD) if you need more information on appointment booking.
For more details visit
Women Health Services.
Patient Education Resources:
