Rahayu Mahzam on screening for lung, liver cancer
Under Healthier SG, regular screening for common cancers such as breast, cervical and colorectal cancer is recommended and heavily subsidised. Screening for lung and liver cancer is only recommended for high-risk individuals, as such cancers are less common in the general population and there are limitations in the accuracy of screening tests. General population screening has lower yield compared to more targeted screening and can lead to many false positive results, requiring further investigations and causing unnecessary anxiety. Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam said this in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3) in reply to an MP’s question.
Under Healthier SG, regular screening for common cancers such as breast, cervical and colorectal cancer is recommended and heavily subsidised. Screening for lung and liver cancer is only recommended for high-risk individuals, as such cancers are less common in the general population and there are limitations in the accuracy of screening tests. General population screening has lower yield compared to more targeted screening and can lead to many false positive results, requiring further investigations and causing unnecessary anxiety. Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam said this in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3) in reply to an MP’s question.
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