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Author: Joanna Kowalewska | Publish date: 31 October 2022

Lung Cancer Screening Program Launches

31 October 2022, Author: Joanna Kowalewska

In The municipal hospital Pro-Medica sp. z o. o. starts today (31 October) "Lung Cancer Detection Research Program". Nationwide Program Early Detection of Lung Cancer gives a chance for diagnosis even in the first stage.

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers malignant – at an early stage does not give symptoms. At the same time only detection At an early stage, it gives a chance to fully cure the disease. It has been proven that only a tomographic examination is effective in the prevention of this dangerous disease.

The program is based on the use of low-dose computed tomography. Computed tomography tests are performed in people healthy (asymptomatic) belonging to the group of high risk of developing lung cancer. Ultimately, the doctor qualifies for the study.

Candidates for examinations are identified by a doctor "Pro-Medica" or POZ. On the basis of the examination completed by the candidate questionnaires, the GP in the city hospital checks the inclusion criteria and exclusions, then assess whether the person is eligible for the study, and issues a referral for examination under the programme.

Patients can purchase surveys:

  • in POZ "Pro-Medica" Sp. z o. o. Baranki 24 Street (where it will be confirmed qualification and set date of the examination), more information at the phone number: 601 477 081.
  • can be downloaded from the http://promedica.elk.com.pl/ website,
  • in your POZ, where the initial qualification will be made by the Doctor Family (based on the completed questionnaire),

Surveys can be sent by post, e-mail or delivered in person by patients.

The program is implemented under a signed contract for implementation of the National Oncology Strategy. The value of the task is 228 thousand. €