Colorectal cancer ranks as one of Singapore’s top two cancers affecting men and women. With about 1,500 newly diagnosed cases of Colorectal cancer in Singapore each year, the risk of a person getting colorectal cancer during his lifetime is 5.6%.
Despite its high treatability and durability with early detection and treatment, many individuals aged 50 years and above, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are unable to undergo colonoscopy due to concerns about costly expenses and complicated procedures.
#My1stColonoscopy is a campaign jointly organised by Icon Cancer Centre and 365 Cancer Prevention Society to provide seamless access to sponsored colonoscopy for individuals aged 45 to 70 from lower-income families. The sponsored colonoscopy includes pre-screen and post-screen consultation with a specialist. By offering this initiative, the campaign aims to ensure that individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford or access colonoscopies can benefit from early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer.
Sign-Up for #My1stColonoscopy Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme
To participate in the free colorectal cancer screening programme, applicants will have to register with 365CPS followed by a pre-screening consultation with a doctor for eligible applicants.
Screening eligibility:
- Hold a valid blue or orange CHAS card
Exclusion criteria:
- Had undergone a colonoscopy procedure within the last five years
- Unable to provide informed consent and require caregiver translation or interpretation
- Requires wheelchair assistance of mobility devices
- Have medical conditions such as: on a pacemaker, on blood thinners, recent hospital admission within the last six months
All well-controlled conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, asthma are suitable for this procedure.
Make a difference to the lives of these at-risk individuals and support the efforts of 365CPS.
Members of the public who wish to support the colon cancer screening campaign can do so via the following platforms.
Giving.sg: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/my1stcolonoscopy-2024
Give.asia: https://give.asia/campaign/my1stcolonoscopy-3430#/
- For $30, your gift will fund the medication for a colonoscopy for a beneficiary
- For $100, your gift will fund the medication/bowel preparation of a colonoscopy for two beneficiaries
- For $500, your gift will fund the preparation of colonoscopy and specialist consultation for two beneficiaries
- For $1,500, your gift will fund one full colonoscopy procedure for a beneficiary
All donations to 365CPS will be eligible for 250% tax relief. Any excess funds will be directed to supporting the Society’s tri-fold mission.
For any enquiries or to register for #My1stColonoscopy, members of the public can contact 365CPS community partners, email 365CPS at elyn.tan@365cps.org.sg or register on 365CPS website: https://www.365cps.org.sg/events/screeningcampaign/my1stcolonoscopy/
