Men, this is your reminder to get checked.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Singapore. The worrying part is that early prostate cancer may not come with obvious symptoms. You may feel perfectly fine, until you are not. That is why regular screening and early detection matter, especially if you are older or have a family history of the disease.
365 Cancer Prevention Society has brought back #My1stProstateCheck for the third year. The campaign offers free prostate cancer screening for eligible lower-income men in Singapore, helping make early detection more accessible to those who may otherwise put it off because of cost.
Registration is open until 31 July 2026.
The screening is available to Singaporean men aged 50 and above, as well as men aged 45 and above with a first-degree family history of prostate cancer. Eligible participants must hold a valid blue or orange CHAS card, or a Public Assistance Card.
| Who May Qualify | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Singaporean men aged 50 and above | Valid blue or orange CHAS card, or Public Assistance Card |
| Men aged 45 and above | First-degree family history of prostate cancer, plus valid blue or orange CHAS card, or Public Assistance Card |
| Important exclusion | If there is blood in the urine, see a doctor immediately instead of waiting for campaign screening |
Participants will first complete the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire, which assesses lower urinary tract symptoms. Those with a score of seven and above will be referred for further screening, which may include a Prostate-Specific Antigen blood test and/or a transabdominal ultrasound.
These are not as scary as some men may imagine. A PSA test is a blood test. A transabdominal ultrasound uses imaging to assess the prostate area. The point is simple, check early, follow up properly, and do not wait until symptoms become serious.
| What To Look Out For | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Pain or interrupted urinary stream | May indicate lower urinary tract symptoms |
| Increased urinary frequency or urgency | Worth checking, especially in older men |
| Weak urine flow or inability to urinate | Should not be ignored |
| Blood in urine | See a doctor immediately |
Early detection can make a major difference. Prostate cancer found at an earlier stage can open up more treatment and monitoring options. Some cases may not require immediate aggressive treatment, but that decision should be made with proper medical advice, not guesswork or “see how first”.
The campaign’s screening partners include Advanced Medicine Imaging, HMI Medical Centre and SATA CommHealth Centres. Members of the public can register through the 365CPS website or contact its community partners for more information.
For those who do not qualify but still want to support the campaign, donations can help sponsor screenings for beneficiaries.
| Donation Amount | What It Supports |
|---|---|
| S$30 | Token support towards early detection of prostate cancer |
| S$50 | PSA test for one beneficiary |
| S$100 | Consultation and PSA test for one beneficiary |
| S$300 | Full prostate cancer screening, including ultrasound, for one beneficiary |
All donations to 365 Cancer Prevention Society are eligible for 250% tax relief.
So if you, your father, uncle, brother, husband, partner, colleague or friend may qualify, share this with them. Men are very good at ignoring discomfort, brushing things off, and saying “later lah”. This one, do not later.
Register for #My1stProstateCheck by 31 July 2026.