Research suggests that mortality rates with cancers are high especially among patients of the later stages. Cancers are actually avoidable and treatable if detected earlier on, especially for individuals who have a positive family history. Hence, it is important to get a cancer screening test to give you insight on what is happening in your body and to allow a timely treatment at initial stages if cancer is detected.
The most common cancer-markers or cancer screening are to detect:• Ovarian cancer• Breast cancer• Cervical cancer• Prostate cancer• Colorectal cancer• Liver cancer• Pancreatic cancer• Lung cancer• Thyroid cancer• Stomach cancer
Types and packages of cancer screening programs include:1. Woman Cancer Marker With Ovarian (CA125) And Breast (CA15.3) Test Package At Home2. NCSM HPV Vaccination Package3. NCSM Well-Female Screening Package4. Columbia Asia PJ - Comprehensive Screening (by Specialist)
Each cancer screening will require different prerequisites from individuals. For example, the FOBT stool test for colorectal cancer may need patients to avoid red meat before the test. Some other test need you to fast beforehand. Please ask about the preparations required during your booking process.
Cancer screening can be done as early as above 18 years old especially if you have a positive family history of cancers. More often, these screening tests are offered for those aged 50 years or older.
• Individuals with a positive family history of cancer.• Women who are 18 years old and above for cervical, breast and endometrial cancer.• Men aged 50 years and above for prostate cancer.• Smokers who are 18 years old and above.• In the generally healthy population aged 50 years old and above.
