Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2018, National Registry of Disease Office, National Breast Cancer Foundation
Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2018, National Registry of Disease Office, National Breast Cancer Foundation
Advocating early detection of breast cancer to improve your quality of life
New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit)
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast
Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area
Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood
Any change in the size or the shape of the breast
Pain in any area of the breast
Schedule your screening if you are at risk or presenting symptoms.
Dr. Siska is an experienced physician of Indonesian Chinese heritage, educated in Singapore. With a strong medical background in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and dermatology, she has gained valuable expertise through hospital postings and polyclinic practice. Passionate about health screening and preventive medicine, she focuses on early detection and proactive care to improve patient outcomes.
Fluent in English, Chinese, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, and Hokkien, Dr. Siska is committed to delivering personalised and culturally sensitive healthcare to a diverse patient community.
Mastocheck is a blood-based test that can be used to supplement your routine mammogram to improve chances of detecting signs of breast cancer early. It is specially designed to overcome the limitations of conventional breast cancer screening methods by achieving a high accuracy rate of 77% for detecting stage 1 breast cancer, and it is accessible to young women (20-40 years old), pregnant women, and patients with breast implants or dense breast tissue.
Asian women often exhibit denser breast tissue, which contains a higher ratio of glandular tissue to fatty tissue. In such cases, breast tumours may be difficult to detect through a routine mammogram.
Women at higher risk, such as those with a family history of breast cancer, are strongly advised to consider Mastocheck. Adding this supplementary test during mammograms can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, demonstrating 10%-30% higher sensitivity compared to mammography alone.
1. Consult with a doctor
2. About 3ml of blood sample is drawn
3. Once the final report is ready, your doctor will inform you to go over the result
Recommended for
Detects
Early-stage breast cancer screening blood test with up to 77% accuracy for stage 1 & 2 breast cancer (up to 87% when paired with mammogram).
Recommended for
Detects
Abnormalities in the breasts like tumours or masses.
Recommendations
Detects
Cysts, solid mass, abscesses, lymph nodes in the breasts. It ascertains if a lump is solid or filled with fluid. May be used to investigate abnormal mammogram results.
Recommended for
Detects
Early-stage breast cancer screening blood test with up to 77% accuracy for stage 1 & 2 breast cancer (up to 87% when paired with mammogram).
Recommended for
Detects
Abnormalities in the breasts like tumours or masses.
Recommendations
Detects
Cysts, solid mass, abscesses, lymph nodes in the breasts. It ascertains if a lump is solid or filled with fluid. May be used to investigate abnormal mammogram results.
Ardennes Health is a professional, one-stop health screening and radiology centre with a proven track record located conveniently in Paya Lebar Square. As a member of Livingstone Health, Ardennes is connected to a strong and trusted specialist network should you need further care. We take pride in our seamless appointment booking system, quick turnaround times and personalised care.
Harnessing technologies in the healthcare and radiological industry, we offer the following services:
While some women may experience slight discomfort due to the compression of the breast, the procedure is generally quick, and any discomfort is usually brief.
Results are usually available within two to three weeks after screening. Our team will contact you promptly if any abnormalities are detected that require follow-up.
You will be required to fast 2 hours prior to the test. You can resume normal activities immediately after the blood sample is taken.
Results from Mastocheck are typically available within 2 to 3 weeks after the blood sample is collected. Our team will promptly contact you with the results and any necessary next steps.
Please refrain from scheduling the appointment during or 2 days before or after your menstruation cycle.
To make an appointment at Ardennes Health or for further enquiries, simply fill in the form or call us at +65 6980 3045. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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