Women aged 25 to 69 years old who have had sexual intercourse and who hold a valid blue or orange Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) card are eligible for a free Pap test to detect cervical cancer early.
The free screening campaign, called #My1stPapTest, is jointly organised by 365 Cancer Prevention Society (365CPS) and Icon Cancer Centre. It is an addition to 365CPS’ existing line-up of free health and cancer screenings aimed at lower-income individuals in Singapore.
Women who have previously undergone a Pap smear can also opt for this free cervical cancer screening.
The campaign runs from Mar 1 to May 31 and eligible women have until May 15 to sign up. To register, they can visit the campaign page on the 365CPS website.
The free package includes a pre-consultation appointment, a ThinPrep Pap Test and a post-consultation appointment at the beneficiary’s preferred clinic – one of six clinics under Advantage Medical Group or StarMed Specialist Centre. If her selected clinic is unavailable, she will be notified by 365CPS staff.
The Pap test identifies pre-cancer cells or changes in the cervix, which may be early signs of cervical cancer.
In the ThinPrep Pap Test, instead of spreading the cells on a glass slide, the doctor rinses them in a vial filled with a preserving solution. This method allowed nearly all the cells to be released into the liquid, ensuring that they were effectively captured for analysis.
After the screening, those found to be at risk of cervical cancer can continue at the same clinic for follow-up treatments or they can opt for subsidised healthcare by visiting a polyclinic with their test results.
EARLY DETECTION OF CERVICAL CANCER IS CRUCIAL
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The free screening campaign, called #My1stPapTest, is jointly organised by 365 Cancer Prevention Society (365CPS) and Icon Cancer Centre. It is an addition to 365CPS’ existing line-up of free health and cancer screenings aimed at lower-income individuals in Singapore.
Women who have previously undergone a Pap smear can also opt for this free cervical cancer screening.
The campaign runs from Mar 1 to May 31 and eligible women have until May 15 to sign up. To register, they can visit the campaign page on the 365CPS website.
The free package includes a pre-consultation appointment, a ThinPrep Pap Test and a post-consultation appointment at the beneficiary’s preferred clinic – one of six clinics under Advantage Medical Group or StarMed Specialist Centre. If her selected clinic is unavailable, she will be notified by 365CPS staff.
The Pap test identifies pre-cancer cells or changes in the cervix, which may be early signs of cervical cancer.
In the ThinPrep Pap Test, instead of spreading the cells on a glass slide, the doctor rinses them in a vial filled with a preserving solution. This method allowed nearly all the cells to be released into the liquid, ensuring that they were effectively captured for analysis.
After the screening, those found to be at risk of cervical cancer can continue at the same clinic for follow-up treatments or they can opt for subsidised healthcare by visiting a polyclinic with their test results.
EARLY DETECTION OF CERVICAL CANCER IS CRUCIAL
Continue reading...