New report looks at how to raise breast cancer screening rates for Malay women in S’pore

SINGAPORE - Amid low breast cancer screening rates for the Malay community in Singapore, a new report recommends raising awareness of breast cancer and preventive education through schools, to reach younger females early.

This is almost less than half the proportion of Indian women at 43.9 per cent, and Chinese women at 39.5 per cent. These workshops could cater more to the Malay community by having fellow Malay breast cancer survivors share their personal experiences and acknowledge the experiences of Malay-Muslims, such as their faith, she said.The low screening rates for Malay women are due to a lack of awareness about early detection via screenings and cultural taboos which hinder discussions about the topic, it said.

Its findings were gathered from a workshop organised by BCF, Roche and the Society of Behavioural Health Singapore in January 2024. The session, which focused on improving health outcomes for Malay women with breast cancer, involved 22 attendees from different sectors, including Malay-Muslim organisations, patients, healthcare experts and government agencies.

One breast cancer survivor, Madam Nurhana Abdul Ghani, said it is important to have conversations starting early from home, due to much uncertainty over screenings and breast health.

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