What should I do based on my risk level?
The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is based on your risk factors. Any changes to your risk factors would therefore affect your risk level and the subsequent screening and prevention recommendations. Please consider repeating the assessment tool as appropriate.
Use the risk assessment tool first, then select your risk level in the pyramid to follow the screening recommendation.
If you're at high risk of developing breast cancer...
Does any of the following describe you?
-
Have
such as:
- Breast lump
- Change in the size or shape of the breast
- Change in skin texture of the breast or nipple, for example red, scaly, thickened, or “orange-skin” appearance
- Rash around, in-drawing of, or discharge from the nipple
- New and persistent discomfort or pain in the breast or armpit
- New lump or thickening in the armpit
- Have history of breast cancer
- Have history of atypical ductal or lobular hyperplasia of the breast
- Have history of radiation therapy to the chest for treatment between age 10 and 30
You are advised to follow up and discuss your options with your doctor, especially if you have any of the symptoms.
Join the Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme (BCSPP) Phase II!
If you have family history of breast or ovarian cancer, your screening may begin 10 years prior to the age at which your youngest relative was diagnosed (but not earlier than age 30).
Please consult you doctors for your options.
You should be
breast aware and take preventive measures.
If you're at high risk of developing breast cancer...
Does any of the following describe you?
-
Have
such as:
- Breast lump
- Change in the size or shape of the breast
- Change in skin texture of the breast or nipple, for example red, scaly, thickened, or “orange-skin” appearance
- Rash around, in-drawing of, or discharge from the nipple
- New and persistent discomfort or pain in the breast or armpit
- New lump or thickening in the armpit
- Have history of breast cancer
- Have history of atypical ductal or lobular hyperplasia of the breast
- Have history of radiation therapy to the chest for treatment between age 10 and 30
You are advised to follow up and discuss your options with your doctor, especially if you have any of the symptoms.
If you have family history of breast or ovarian cancer, your screening may begin 10 years prior to the age at which your youngest relative was diagnosed (but not earlier than age 30).
Join the Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme (BCSPP) Phase II!
Please consult you doctors for your options.
You should be
breast aware and take preventive measures.
If you’re at moderate risk of developing breast cancer...
You are advised to discuss with your doctor the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening before starting screening.
The services below provide Government-subsidised breast cancer screening:
Aged 64 or below
Women Wellness SatellitesAged 65 or above
Elderly Health CentresIf you’re at moderate risk of developing breast cancer...
You are advised to discuss with your doctor the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening before starting screening.
Aged 64 or below
Women Wellness SatellitesAged 65 or above
Elderly Health CentresIf you’re at average risk of developing breast cancer...
Based on the result of the assessment tool:
Continue to be breast aware and take preventive measures.
Discuss with your doctor the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening before starting screening.
Outside of the 44-69 years age range
Please consult healthcare professionals.
For existing members of Elderly Health Centres, please consult Elderly Health Centres for service details.
If you’re at average risk of developing breast cancer...
Based on the result of the assessment tool:
Continue to be breast aware and take preventive measures.
Discuss with your doctor the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening before starting screening.
Outside of the 44-69 years age range
Please consult healthcare professionals.
For existing members of Elderly Health Centres, please consult Elderly Health Centres for service details.
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