<![CDATA[Regular PAP smears are essential]]>Just wanted to share with all the importance of having a regular PAP smear. Recent incidents in my family highlighted this.


My mum in her 70s had a prolapse problem, following a visit to a gynaecologist to fit a device to address the problem, he advised her to do a PAP smear, which she had not done for years, always thinking that because of her age it was unnecessary.

The PAP smear results indicated that apart from a severe infection (of which she had no symptoms), there were also pre-cancerous cells. She immediately had surgery to remove her womb, and effectively this addressed / removed the issue of the infection, pre-cancerous cells etc, including her prolapse problem. She is fully recovered and well now.

Following her visit, my SIL who similarly had not had a PAP smear for years, did one and also a womb scan. It was discovered that she had many cysts growing, which if not taken out now would have grown to be more serious. She has had surgery and is also well & recovered now.

Since then all of us female members in the family, have gone for PAP smears, womb scans and also taken the HPV jab (Gardasil) - which is a vaccine against 4 types of HPV. HPV is a virus which can cause cervical cancer / warts.

Whilst recovering in the hospital, my SIL had a room mate in her early 30s, who had all along been healthy and well, no symptoms at all. But recently had some abdominal pain, and upon having a PAP smear and scan, discovered that she had a growth which was malignant. She has to have surgery and follow-up chemotherapy.

I am sharing the above, as I would like to remind everyone, whether female or male, to ensure that you and your female loved ones have a regular PAP smear, as this very simple test can save lives! It can be done at a GP or gynaecologist, and the fee is not costly, especially if it detects early anything abnormal or even just for one to have a peace of mind. At the gynaecologist, we paid appx $240/- for a PAP smear & scan and $450/- for the Gardasil jab (3 jabs over 6 months)

So please, please make that appointment now for a PAP smear for yourself and / or loved ones!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/23339/regular-pap-smears-are-essentialRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 22:28:15 GMTThu, 23 Jun 2011 04:13:30 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:47:55 GMT]]>Thanks.zeemimi.Tomorrow going NUH for scan.

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shurley197323:
Hi. Anyone can advise me. Normally, I had regular period, but this time, the flow was heavy that it wet till my whole pants with blood while even I am wearing tampon and pad within 30 mins. It happened on Fri & Sat. I went to GP on Sat and he given me medicine to stop the mens temporary and advise me to go for scan if this happens next month. But I would like to go Polyclinic 1st tomorrow, maybe to get a referral letter. Anyone experience this before. Sad to say, my las PAP smears test is 8 years ago.

it's good to get a scan. Cysts which appear in the womb can cause very heavy menstruation and they can be benign or malignant. Also ligation can cause heavy menstrual bleeding but i guess this may not be your case.
so it's good to have referral letter for a more thorough check up. but for pap smear, can go any GP or singapore cancer society.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/704454https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/704454Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:49:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:26:16 GMT]]>Hi. Anyone can advise me. Normally, I had regular period, but this time, the flow was heavy that it wet till my whole pants with blood while even I am wearing tampon and pad within 30 mins. It happened on Fri & Sat. I went to GP on Sat and he given me medicine to stop the mens temporary and advise me to go for scan if this happens next month. But I would like to go Polyclinic 1st tomorrow, maybe to get a referral letter. Anyone experience this before. Sad to say, my las PAP smears test is 8 years ago.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/703899https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/703899Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:26:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:59:13 GMT]]>

chenwj:
The topic title has dual meanings. :scared:

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :evil: :evil: :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/700201https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/700201Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:59:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:28:38 GMT]]>The topic title has dual meanings. :scared:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697633https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697633Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:28:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:40:36 GMT]]>I have pap smear done every year since my son was born 15 years ago. The scan/ultrasound is also important bec it will shows cysts/fibroids etc very clearly.

Also, I have mammogram done every 2 years. I have 2 fats nodules detected 4 years ago so now I have to do a ultrasound together with the mammogram to monitor the nodules.
My advice is to get a pap smear/scan/mammogram done at the same time for a peace of mind. I also get my sisters and cousins to go for them too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695426https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695426Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:40:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:36:35 GMT]]>I’ve been putting this off too. Now my ds is 5.


Dovetail, can you share with me your GP’s contact? Please PM me if it is more convenient. Btw, it is a female doctor?

Thanks,

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/685708https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/685708Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:36:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:21:46 GMT]]>[list][/list]

dovetail:
Flowermonaster:

[quote=\"dovetail\"]Hi Flowermonaster,


I've pm you the name and address of clinic.

BTW, without scan, just pap test alone is $25.

Thank you so much. I long time never do PAP test Liao. 😓

Same here, since my dd was born. I dread it. But got a kick in the butt because my dd's tutor just had cervical cancer 😢 . She's only about 47, big strong woman, full of energy but we never know...

Now I also have problem getting Chinese Tutor for dd. It's so late to start a new tutor. She's having PSLE this year and tuition is her only other contact with the language besides school Chinese lessons. :slapshead: You have any good home tutor to recommend. I'd really appreciate.[/quote]Pmed U.

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starlight1968sg:
zeemimi:

PAP smear at the spore cancer society is free. i go there once every 2 years. It's a pretty simple and fast procedure. not much time to feel shy also.


Really FREE or heavily subsidised?

Really free. just call them to make an appointment.

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starlight1968sg:
zeemimi:

PAP smear at the spore cancer society is free. i go there once every 2 years. It's a pretty simple and fast procedure. not much time to feel shy also.


Really FREE or heavily subsidised?

The website says procedure is free. Anyway, the site is worth a visit. A lot of info on cancer there on symptoms, diagnosis, etc.

Let's all take care of our food intake this 2012. More Vege, Less Meat!
Exercise regularly and make time to practice relaxation.

:celebrate: To Our Good Health!

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Flowermonaster:
dovetail:

Hi Flowermonaster,


I've pm you the name and address of clinic.

BTW, without scan, just pap test alone is $25.

Thank you so much. I long time never do PAP test Liao. 😓

Same here, since my dd was born. I dread it. But got a kick in the butt because my dd's tutor just had cervical cancer 😢 . She's only about 47, big strong woman, full of energy but we never know...

Now I also have problem getting Chinese Tutor for dd. It's so late to start a new tutor. She's having PSLE this year and tuition is her only other contact with the language besides school Chinese lessons. :slapshead: You have any good home tutor to recommend. I'd really appreciate.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678787Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:30:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:11:33 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
PAP smear at the spore cancer society is free. i go there once every 2 years. It's a pretty simple and fast procedure. not much time to feel shy also.

Really FREE or heavily subsidised?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678639https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678639Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:11:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:46:55 GMT]]>

dovetail:
Hi Flowermonaster,


I've pm you the name and address of clinic.

BTW, without scan, just pap test alone is $25.
Thank you so much. I long time never do PAP test Liao. 😓

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678621https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678621Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:46:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:43:13 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
PAP smear at the spore cancer society is free. i go there once every 2 years. It's a pretty simple and fast procedure. not much time to feel shy also.

Thanks zeemimi for info. Will keep this option in mind.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678618https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678618Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:43:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:40:46 GMT]]>Hi Flowermonaster,


I’ve pm you the name and address of clinic.

BTW, without scan, just pap test alone is $25.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678617https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678617Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:40:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:43:17 GMT]]>

dovetail:
CMF:

[quote=\"dovetail\"]Hi Cmf,


why does a gyny charge 240 for pap test and scan but GP only charge 55. what's the diff. The procedure is quite simple. is it necessary to see a specialist for such a simple procedue?

Generally I guess a gynae's charges would be more expensive than a GP's. A GP would be able to do a pap smear, but unless the GP has a scanning machine, I don't think a scan can be done at a GP clinic too.

I see. Thanks CMF. The GP near my place do have a scanning machine and she packages scan plus pap test at $55. I think I'll give it a try.

Happy New Year![/quote]Hi Dovetail, can share where is this GP?
TIA. Happy New Year to All! :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678233https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678233Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:43:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:28:59 GMT]]>PAP smear at the spore cancer society is free. i go there once every 2 years. It’s a pretty simple and fast procedure. not much time to feel shy also.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678191https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/678191Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:12:21 GMT]]>

dovetail:
I see. Thanks CMF. The GP near my place do have a scanning machine and she packages scan plus pap test at $55. I think I'll give it a try.


Happy New Year!
That's a very good price indeed - do go for it!

Have a healthy & Happy New Year too!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677880https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677880Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:12:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:55:05 GMT]]>

CMF:
dovetail:

Hi Cmf,


why does a gyny charge 240 for pap test and scan but GP only charge 55. what's the diff. The procedure is quite simple. is it necessary to see a specialist for such a simple procedue?

Generally I guess a gynae's charges would be more expensive than a GP's. A GP would be able to do a pap smear, but unless the GP has a scanning machine, I don't think a scan can be done at a GP clinic too.

I see. Thanks CMF. The GP near my place do have a scanning machine and she packages scan plus pap test at $55. I think I'll give it a try.

Happy New Year!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677876https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677876Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:55:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:26:30 GMT]]>

dovetail:
Hi Cmf,


why does a gyny charge 240 for pap test and scan but GP only charge 55. what's the diff. The procedure is quite simple. is it necessary to see a specialist for such a simple procedue?
Generally I guess a gynae's charges would be more expensive than a GP's. A GP would be able to do a pap smear, but unless the GP has a scanning machine, I don't think a scan can be done at a GP clinic too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677801Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:26:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:58:33 GMT]]>Hi Cmf,


why does a gyny charge 240 for pap test and scan but GP only charge 55. what’s the diff. The procedure is quite simple. is it necessary to see a specialist for such a simple procedue?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677712https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677712Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:58:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:06:07 GMT]]>hi CMF, can pm me yr gyn’s contact? Tq tq

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677325https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677325Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:06:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:26:59 GMT]]>

Herbie:
it is ok to do the pap smaer test without the scan?

Yes able to do a pap smear without a scan.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677313https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677313Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:26:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Regular PAP smears are essential on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:15:12 GMT]]>it is ok to do the pap smaer test without the scan?

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