Breast Friend Surgery & Wellness

31/10/2025

It’s a joy to be on set with Irene & Chieng Mun, having this great conversation about breast cancer.
Early detection, treatment, recovery & moving on. How to support one another— patients and caregiver- during this whole journey.
Thanks to Singapore Cancer Society for this collaboration 💕

Do share this with your loved ones!

Many women over 40 are so busy caring for everyone else- family, work, ageing parents- that they forget to care for themselves. But early detection saves liv...

13/10/2025

Singapore’s buffet syndrome myth persists, but the real insurance problem today is something else entirely. Dr Tan Yia Swam explains why.

13/10/2025

💬 Discussing healthcare costs with your doctor might feel uncomfortable, but it does not have to be.

Dr Tan Yia Swam, General Surgeon at Breast Friend Surgery & Wellness , shares why open conversations about cost can help you make informed choices and find a care plan that works for you.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2QmQDY2r9Jc

13/10/2025

Join me and Li Kar of .sg at this public event, end of the month!
Public education talk, and a session on breast self examination!

18/08/2025

This series on “challenges in Singapore health insurance” is based on my personal observations over >20 years in practice.

These videos do not represent the various organizations nor healthcare facilities I am associated with.

My purpose is purely to raise awareness, and hope for everyone to take a more active interest in your health insurance, ask relevant questions and take ownership of cost management.

30/07/2025

This series on “challenges in Singapore health insurance” is based on my personal observations over >20 years in practice.

These posts and videos do not represent the various organizations nor healthcare facilities I am associated with.

My purpose is purely to raise awareness, and hope for everyone to take a more active interest in your health insurance, ask relevant questions and take ownership of cost management.

27/01/2025

Spot which CNY goodies fit which of the lucky sayings? 🤩

年年有余 大吉大利 🐟🐟

财源广进 五福临门 💰💰

27/01/2025

祝 大家

身体健康 万事如意 🍊🍊

心想事成 龙马精神 🧧🧧
Wishing everyone good health and happiness in the new year!

27/01/2025

We are all decked out for Lunar New Year, 2025 😍
Wishing everyone good health and happiness in the new year!

26/11/2024

Fighting cancer: starts with taking charge of our own health
(1) Do breast self exam, go for health screening
(2) See a real doctor for any concerns, not just “Dr. Google”
(3) Lifestyle: eat right, move more!

14/11/2024

Fighting cancer: starts with taking charge of our own health
(1) Do breast self exam, go for health screening
(2) See a real doctor for any concerns, not just “Dr. Google”
(3) Lifestyle: eat right, move more!