Tag: mammogram
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Johor health screenings lure Singaporeans with cost savings and shorter wait times
Cross-border health screening gains momentum Rising costs and delayed appointments in Singapore have pushed some residents to look beyond the city-state for essential health screenings. In particular, Johor, just across the Causeway, has become a popular option for routine cancer tests and general screenings. Clinics and private hospitals in Iskandar Puteri and nearby towns advertise…
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Johor Health Screenings Lure Singaporeans With Cost Savings and Shorter Wait Times
Why Singaporeans Look Across the Causeway for Health Screenings In recent years, a growing number of Singaporeans have crossed into neighboring Malaysia to access health screenings, particularly cancer tests such as mammograms. The lure is simple: lower costs and often shorter waiting periods. The phenomenon isn’t just about price tags—it reflects a broader search for…
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Breast cancer isn’t always a lump: doctors warn to look for subtle signs
Rethinking the first sign of breast cancer Many people assume that a lump is the sole indicator of breast cancer. However, experts like Dr. Nighat Arif, NHS and private GP specializing in women’s health, remind us that cancer can present in subtle ways, especially in the early stages. The message is clear: be breast aware…
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Breast Cancer Isn’t Always a Lump: Early Signs and Awareness
Breast Cancer Isn’t Always a Lump: Why Awareness Matters Many people assume that a lump is the first and only sign of breast cancer. In reality, the disease can present in subtle ways, especially in its early stages. Dr. Nighat Arif, a NHS and private GP specializing in women’s health, emphasizes the importance of breast…
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Sligo BreastCheck Mobile Unit Calls on Women to Book Free Screenings
Free breast screening arrives on Sligo’s doorstep A BreastCheck mobile screening unit is currently stationed on the grounds of Sligo Rovers Football Club, offering free mammograms to women eligible for the national screening program. The initiative is part of Ireland’s ongoing effort to widen access to breast cancer screening and detect signs of cancer at…
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Sligo Women Encouraged to Book BreastCheck Screening at Mobile Unit
BreastCheck Mobile Unit Arrives in Sligo: Free Screening for Local Women A BreastCheck mobile screening unit is currently parked on the grounds of Sligo Rovers Football Club, offering free mammograms to eligible women. The service is designed to reach women in the 50-69 age bracket, with invitations typically issued when women are 52 or 53,…
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Women in Sligo urged to take up BreastCheck appointments as mobile screening unit visits
Mobile BreastCheck Unit Arrives in Sligo A BreastCheck mobile screening unit has set up on the grounds of Sligo Rovers Football Club, offering complimentary breast screening to women in the area. The service is designed to reach women in their 50s and 60s, with automatic registration and invitations typically issued when women reach the age…
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Breast Cancer in Singapore: What Women Should Know About Risks and Screening
Understanding Breast Cancer: It Can Happen to Any Woman Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in Singapore, and it can affect women of any age or background. While some cases are linked to inherited genes or lifestyle, the majority arise from a combination of factors. Experts stress that being healthy or without a…
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Breast cancer in Singapore: What women should know about risks and screening
Understanding the landscape: breast cancer can touch any woman in Singapore Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in Singapore and can affect women of all ages. While many assume it only hits those with a clear family history or unhealthy lifestyles, the reality is broader. Experts explain that most breast cancers arise from…