A mammogram (breast X-ray) is used to check for breast cancer. You should screen once every two years.

Here is a step-by-step on how to book for a mammogram screening.

1. Find out your screening eligibility

Subsidies for breast cancer screening are only available for women above the age of fifty, once every two years.

Subsidised rates:

​	​Pioneer Generation: The screening mammogram will be $25.
​	​Merdeka Generation (with effect from 1 Nov 2019): The screening mammogram will be $37.50.
​	​Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Cardholders - Blue or Orange: You will be able to enjoy further subsidies on your screening mammogram. Visit chas.sg for more information.
​	​Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Cardholders - Green / Singapore Citizens (with effect from 1 Nov 2019) / Singapore Citizens: The screening mammogram will be $50.
​	​Permanent Residents: The screening mammogram will be $75.

The screening can be paid using MediSave at approved centres. Click here to find out more about MediSave and the list of approved centres.

2. Book a screening

• An appointment is required for a mammogram.

• Make an appointment at your nearest polyclinics and public/private healthcare institutions.

• Schedule your appointment one week after the first day of your menstrual period.

• Bring your NRIC, CHAS/MG/PG card and relevant document(s) to the clinic for the screening appointment.

*Please call ahead to check before your appointment.

3. Prepare for screening

On the day of screening:

• Wear a two-piece outfit as you will need to undress from the waist up.

• Do not use any perfume, deodorant, powder or ointment on your underarms or breasts as this may affect image clarity.

4. After the screening

• If your results are normal (do not need to follow up at the hospital), continue to go for regular screening at the recommended frequency.

• If your results are abnormal, you will be referred to a hospital to have further investigations done. It is important for you to attend this follow up at the hospital.

Ref: I23

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