Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer is one of the few cancers that can be detected at home through self-examination. It is useful and important when used in combination with regular physical examinations by a doctor, mammography, and ultrasound. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chances for treatment and survival. Therefore, it is recommended that all women incorporate breast self-examination as part of their routine breast cancer screening process. Here are some easy steps that you can follow:

Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for the examination of breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms and to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as a lump, pain or nipple discharge.

Yes. You could do a mammogram without a doctor’s referral. However, there are some criteria for this screening mammogram.

• Females aged 40 years old and above
• No history of breast cancer
• No symptoms such as breast lumps, cysts, nipple discharge, etc.
• No breast implants
• Not pregnant
• Has not been breastfeeding for the past 6 months

No. This promotion is valid for women with no breast problem. Please continue to see your doctor.

• The result will have a letter from the radiologist. If your result shows some changes that require further follow up, we recommend that you consult your doctor for further assessment as soon as possible.
• Mammogram is the most effective method in detecting breast cancer early. At the same time, you should also be aware that mammograms are not always 100% accurate. They can sometimes show false “positive” or false “negative” results.
  A false “positive” result is when mammogram indicates that there may be a cancer when cancer is not present. A false “negative” is when the mammogram does not show any signs of cancer when cancer is actually present.