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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Staging Cancer with Minimal Surgery
Sentinel node biopsy determines whether breast cancer has spread to lymph nodes, reducing the need for full axillary clearance.
What It Costs
MOH-aligned fees typically include:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 2,500 – 4,000
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 1,200 – 1,800
Radioisotope mapping may be billed separately.
What’s Typically Covered
Most comprehensive plans cover:
• Cancer staging procedures
• Hospitalisation and anaesthesia
Insurance Tip
Confirm whether nuclear medicine mapping is reimbursed separately.
Conclusion
Accurate staging guides treatment and insurance should support precision.
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