Stay safe but get screened: Early detection key for breast cancer


If you're worried about getting screened at a Covid-19 hospital, visit a smaller hospital, centres or clinics that offer mammograms, says Dr Murali.

The pandemic has delayed breast cancer screening and treatments over the past year. However, with most of the population vaccinated, health professionals are urging women to get screened and/or resume treatments as soon as possible.

“We have been keeping track of Covid-19 deaths. But what about Covid-19-related deaths, such as among patients with non-communicable diseases including cancer?

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