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Mobile Mammography Service

Learn more about the Mammobus, Singapore’s first mobile screening centre offering digital mammography services.

Mammobus

The National Healthcare Group Diagnostics (NHGD)'s Mammobus, a mobile mammography service, is equipped with a digital mammography machine. This allows mammogram images to be reviewed instantly, which can reduce the number of recalls arising from blurring issues. The Mammobus brings the convenience of onsite mammogram screening to the community and workplace.

Mammobus is the only MediSave-accredited mobile mammography service provider in Singapore.

Eligibility

Women aged 40 and above are encouraged to go for regular mammogram screening every year (aged 40-49)* or every 2 years (aged 50 and above).

*If you are in your 40s, please seek your doctor's advice on the benefits and limitations of going for a mammogram.

Preparation

Participants are reminded to

Bring along identity card and doctor referral letter (foreigners only) on the day of screening.
Arrive 15 minutes prior the appointment time for registration on the Mammobus. (Should there be any cancellation of appointment, participants should inform the organizer’s representative. The representative will then inform the staff on the Mammobus.)
Not to apply any powder, body lotion, deodorant, perfume, powder or ointment on participant’s neck, underarms and chest areas on the day of screening.
Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit as participants are required to undress from waist up.
Not to wear jewellery (such as drop earrings or necklaces) that may obscure the imaging of participant’s breast area.

Procedure

What happens during mammogram?

Our staff will first ask the participant some questions about her medical history.
A female radiographer will perform the mammogram screening.
If the participant is pregnant or suspects that she is pregnant, she should inform the onsite radiographer before the screening.
During the procedure, the participant’s breasts will be compressed by plastic plates, which may be uncomfortable. The participant may inform the radiographer if she experiences any extreme discomfort.
The whole process takes about 15 minutes.