Me Time!

[hercules]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2062276\" time=\"1647993973\" user_id=\"28674:

Not sure about the full screening, but I discovered that the Pap smear has been replaced by an HPV test for those over 30 yo. I was planning to book one when Omicron hit and polyclinics and GP clinics were overloaded, so I've postponed it for the time being. Maybe in a couple of months' time.

I'm ambivalent about doing a lot of screening at my age - better not to check if all seems well? Sometimes I feel that modern medicine just drags out the long years of weakness and poor health.

You may book with Singapore Cancer Centre and get your free mammogram and HPV test on same day.

These three common cancers are with good survival rates if caught them early: cervix, colon, and breast, and I really encourage all to go for screening when the 'age is right'. So really no good reasons for 'modern generation' people to only discover such cancers at late stages. Other cancers more difficult to catch and so no choice have to risk.

I went SCC (Bishan) maybe 2 years ago and the people there were friendly and experienced. Waiting time (with appointment) was also reasonable (remember was about 15 minutes).

https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/costs-and-financing/30/breast-cancer-screening-subsidies#:~:text=The%20Singapore%20Cancer%20Society%20offers,Multi%2DService%20Centre%20in%20Bishan.

* I read the above website and now seems chargeable if without Blue / Orange CHAS. My time was free (maybe I caught the 'promotion' during breast cancer month). I received an invitation email and so just booked the appointment.

[sharonkhoo]

hercules\" post_id=\"2062697\" time=\"1648292455\" user_id=\"14947:

You may book with Singapore Cancer Centre and get your free mammogram and HPV test on same day.

These three common cancers are with good survival rates if caught them early: cervix, colon, and breast, and I really encourage all to go for screening when the 'age is right'. So really no good reasons for 'modern generation' people to only discover such cancers at late stages. Other cancers more difficult to catch and so no choice have to risk.

I went SCC (Bishan) maybe 2 years ago and the people there were friendly and experienced. Waiting time (with appointment) was also reasonable (remember was about 15 minutes).

https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/costs-and-financing/30/breast-cancer-screening-subsidies#:~:text=The%20Singapore%20Cancer%20Society%20offers,Multi%2DService%20Centre%20in%20Bishan.

* I read the above website and now seems chargeable if without Blue / Orange CHAS. My time was free (maybe I caught the 'promotion' during breast cancer month). I received an invitation email and so just booked the appointment.

Thanks! I plan to book a HPV test at a polyclinic soon-ish (rather busy at the moment). Did a mammogram a few mths ago, so don't need that just yet.

[MrsKiasu]

Who is taking off mask today?


Oops from tomorrow!

But we saw at someone mask under chin this morning lol.

[ChiefKiasu]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2062775\" time=\"1648423896\" user_id=\"43981:

Who is taking off mask today?

Oops from tomorrow!

But we saw at someone mask under chin this morning lol.

I think it is nuts to take off the mask when we are still having thousands of cases of omicron.
Those people who likes \"freedom\" can go ahead and pollute the air.
But let me have my freedom to leave my mask on.

[sharonkhoo]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2062778\" time=\"1648427267\" user_id=\"3:

I think it is nuts to take off the mask when we are still having thousands of cases of omicron.
Those people who likes \"freedom\" can go ahead and pollute the air.
But let me have my freedom to leave my mask on.

Look at it this way - the faster it spreads, the sooner it should go down. And since it's already much lower than 2-3 weeks ago, even if it goes up over the next 2-3 weeks, it won't be too serious. To me, what has more serious repercussions on life and society is the way that people are still so frightened of people on HRN who have tested negative, and then imposing more restrictions on them than the authorities require. It's very limiting on work and getting back to normal.

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2062775\" time=\"1648423896\" user_id=\"43981:

Who is taking off mask today?

Oops from tomorrow!

But we saw at someone mask under chin this morning lol.

For someone like me who lives in HDB and takes public transport, daily moving about won't really change. I'll be keeping my mask on simply because it's too troublesome to be doing the on-off-on-off every few minutes:
Home (off)-lift (on)-walkway (off)-MRT station and train (on)-pavement (off)-office building(on)!
I expect that many people will do the same, and no-one is going to be forcing people to take off their masks if they don't want to.

But my husband and I are looking forward to taking longer walks now - we used to do that pre-Covid, but found it too uncomfortable with masks on.

[Liew Nga Wing]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2062780\" time=\"1648427818\" user_id=\"28674:

Look at it this way - the faster it spreads, the sooner it should go down. And since it's already much lower than 2-3 weeks ago, even if it goes up over the next 2-3 weeks, it won't be too serious. To me, what has more serious repercussions on life and society is the way that people are still so frightened of people on HRN who have tested negative, and then imposing more restrictions on them than the authorities require. It's very limiting on work and getting back to normal.

Why people are afraid of catching Covid 19 and impose more restrictions on HRN people? :?
From my experience,

1. Don't want to undergo all the symptoms e.g. coughing, fever, sore throat...
2. Afraid there is any long Covid effects,
3. Interrupt their original schedule as they have to isolate at home for at least 72 hours before they can go out to meet other people.

One of my friends cried when she caught Covid 19 because she couldn't join my dinner which she was looking forward to. Another friend also frustrated because he had to stay at home for 3 days....

[ChiefKiasu]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2062780\" time=\"1648427818\" user_id=\"28674:

Look at it this way - the faster it spreads, the sooner it should go down. And since it's already much lower than 2-3 weeks ago, even if it goes up over the next 2-3 weeks, it won't be too serious. To me, what has more serious repercussions on life and society is the way that people are still so frightened of people on HRN who have tested negative, and then imposing more restrictions on them than the authorities require. It's very limiting on work and getting back to normal.

I fear soon the old reason of \"tranparency\" will kick in soon. Remember last time we were not allowed tinted glasses for cars or helmets because it occludes the face, because of a rash of robberies? Maybe it's time to look for a plastic \"transparent\" mask that I see on some taiwanese programmes. You want to see my face even with my mask on? No problem

[zac's mum]

MIL is in hospital now because of lung (and throat) infection from Covid. The person who spread the phlegmy Covid cough to her really should be :spank: The rest of us are all -ve and feel fine.


Having in-laws living with me…really pros and cons…the pro is could spot early when her condition deteriorated to breathlessness, drive her to A&E quickly.

[Liew Nga Wing]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2062786\" time=\"1648431382\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2062786 time=1648431382 user_id=53606]
MIL is in hospital now because of lung (and throat) infection from Covid. The person who spread the phlegmy Covid cough to her really should be :spank: The rest of us are all -ve and feel fine.[/quote]

I am sad to hear that. Hope your MIL can recover and get well soon. You also have to take care yourself as you have to run between home and hospital.