For the twentieth time third in the world On February 4, the International Day of the Struggle with Cancer, the idea of which is to remind about the problem of increased morbidity for cancer, aimed at shaping social attitudes based on prevention, diagnostics and oncological treatment. This day is A good opportunity for solidarity with people affected by diseases cancerous.

Celebration of this day are an opportunity to remind that the municipal hospital "Pro-Medica" Sp. z o.o. implements the National Program for Early Detection of Lung Cancer entitled "Program tests for the detection of lung cancer", which is co-financed from the state budget.

Program gives a chance for diagnosis at an early stage stage of the disease and very effective treatment.

In "Pro-Medica" hospital in Ełk The Lung Cancer Early Detection Program has started in last year (October 31). As part of the program in 2022, from the beginning of its 58 tests were carried out, and by 27 January this year, 29 had been performed Research.

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers malignant – at an early stage does not give symptoms. At the same time, only detection It at this stage 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 screening programme is based on the use of low-dose computed tomography (using a smaller dose of X-rays compared to classic chest tomography).

The tests are performed in healthy people (asymptomatic) at high risk of developing lung cancer (age, number of years of smoking, exposure to other environmental factors risk, family history of lung cancer).

Ultimately, the qualification for the study is confirmed by:

a) POZ doctor – if the patient has completed questionnaire at the POZ Clinic

b) the coordinating doctor, if the patient presents directly to "Pro-Medica".

Patients can purchase questionnaires:

- in POZ "Pro-Medica" Sp. z o. o. Baranki 24 (where the qualification will be confirmed and the date of the examination will be set), more information by phone: 601 477 081,

- can be downloaded from http://promedica.elk.com.pl/ ,

- in his POZ, where he will make an initial qualification Family Doctor (based on a completed questionnaire).

Surveys can be sent by mail, mail electronically or delivered personally by patients. On their basis, together with With the referral, the date of the examination is set. After the examination, within the set deadline The patient receives the result and short recommendations for further action.

The program is implemented under a signed agreement for the implementation of the National Oncology Strategy.

Municipal hospital "Pro-Medica" Sp. z o.o. is interested in wide publicity, advertising the program to reach how the largest audience.