Mammogram Screening is More Affordable and More Accessible Now!
To encourage more women to go for a mammogram screening, Singapore Cancer Society (SCS), Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF), and National Healthcare Group Diagnostics (NHGD) are making such screening more affordable by providing funding assistance through a ‘Community Mammobus Programme’ starting from 1 February 2018.
Subsidised Rate for Mammogram on Mammobus
| Fees (Subsidized rate) | 1st Time Screener | Repeat Screener |
| Singapore Citizen | $0 | $10 |
| Permanent Resident | $25 | $35 |
Who should go for Breast Screening?
(Note: Patients with mobility aids are advised to have their mammogram screening done a breast screening centres.)
*Women aged 40 to 49 years old can screen for breast cancer but they should talk to their doctor about the benefits and limitations of mammograms in this age group so that they can make an informed choice about going for screening.
How can I book for Mammogram Screening on Mammobus
Pre-registrations are required and slots are limited on a first-come-first-served basis.
BCF Support Groups provide a safe, understanding, caring environment for people who have been affected by breast cancer to explore their emotions, ask questions, and share experiences, information and strategies they find useful in learning to cope with the disease.
Each group holds monthly online meetings that include sharing sessions, discussions on relevant subjects (e.g. exercise and nutrition, surgery and treatment journey). Our support groups are exclusive for survivors and caregivers.
Note: English Support Group is combined with Malay, Indian, Expat Support Group and it is conducted in English.
All sessions are currently conducted on Zoom, due to the COVID-19 situation.
Details are subject to changes. For further enquiries, please call us at 6352 6560 or email membership@bcf.org.sg.
BCF’s Volunteer Befriending Programme aims to assist women diagnosed with, and survivors of Breast Cancer as well as family members and friends to cope with their feelings and to regain a sense of control over important aspects of their lives.
Volunteer Befrienders, all of whom are breast cancer survivors themselves, provide information and emotional support through the breast cancer journey.
Asking questions about breast cancer can be difficult. BCF’s Volunteer Befrienders, have experienced the ups and downs of breast cancer and are prepared to answer any question you may have. Give us a call today!
[TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19]
The Hospital Visit Programme offers women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer with personal visits by BCF Volunteer Befrienders before discharge. The visits provide patients with emotional support and much needed information on recovering from surgery, coping with treatment, and available support services where follow-up is conducted primarily by telephone.
Regular hospital visits are conducted to several of the major hospitals, and ad hoc visits can be arranged to any hospital in Singapore. If you would like to arrange for a BCFVolunteer Befrienders to visit a post-operative breast cancer patient, please contact BCF.
The Positive Appearance Scheme provides sponsorship for prostheses and bras for lower-income women diagnosed with, and survivors of breast cancer. It is only available at government run, restructured hospitals.
The following are the criteria:
Those who qualify for it could approach their medical social worker for more information on the application for the scheme.
[FULLY SPONSORED]
The Wig Loan Programme enables women diagnosed with, and survivors of Breast Cancer to borrow wigs.
[EXCLUSIVELY FOR BCF MEMBERS]
The Pink Talks are conducted for the purpose of educating and empowering our members with knowledge that is necessary for them to lead a well-informed life.
All sessions are currently conducted on Zoom, due to the COVID-19 situation.
BCF’s Healing Through The Arts (HTTA) Programme provides women diagnosed with, and survivors of breast cancer with an opportunity to help themselves in their short and long-term recovery. These activities are conducted by BCF Volunteers, most of whom are either breast cancer survivors or professionals in their respective fields.
Contact us at 6352 6560 to find out more and participate in the classes.
The BCF Paddlers in the Pink (BCF-PIP) Dragon Boat Programme, the first of its kind in Asia when it began, involves dry land and paddling training for breast cancer survivors and supporters. BCF-PIP, one of several BCFs Healing Through the Arts Programme, enables participants to improve their physical and mental well-being as well as demonstrate that women living with breast cancer can continue to lead full, active lives.
The criteria to join BCF-PIP are as follows:
BCF is dedicated to raise breast cancer awareness, promote early detection and provide support to people affected by the disease. We are able to work towards achieving our objectives and our mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease, thanks to support from corporate sponsors and well-wishers.
BCF volunteers come from all walks of life, ranging from students to working professionals, organisations and survivors. We also provide training to our volunteers depending on their needs of the task they are assigned.
BCF has a membership size of over 1000 members, which consists of women diagnosed with, and survivors of Breast Cancer, and supporters. They take part in our programmes and activities that are crafted to suit their needs. They also play an active role in education, raising awareness of breast cancer and providing support for women diagnosed with, and Survivors of breast cancer as well as their families.
Address
Blk 441 Sin Ming Avenue, #01-417 Singapore 570441
BCF Helpline
(65) 6356 0123 [Calls Only]
(65) 9695 3264 [WhatsApp Only]
Office Telephone Number
(65) 6352 6560
E-Mail
enquiries@bcf.org.sg
Operating Hours:
Mondays to Fridays:
9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays