Nghe An: More than 1,000 people received free lung cancer screening

(Baonghean.vn) - Nghe An Oncology Hospital has provided free lung cancer screening for more than 1,000 local residents.

Many people come to the hospital to be screened for lung cancer. Photo: Thanh Son

On August 12-13, 2017, Nghe An Oncology Hospital conducted free lung cancer screening for more than 1,000 local residents. Lung cancer screening is the best way to detect signs of lung cancer to reduce mortality and complications during treatment.

Ultrasound detects abnormal health signs. Photo: Thanh Son

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide in recent decades. In Vietnam, according to 2010 statistics, lung cancer ranks first in men, with 35 men suffering from the disease per 100,000 people. On average, each year, Nghe An Oncology Hospital examines and detects 4,000 - 4,500 new cases of various cancers, of which lung cancer accounts for the highest rate.

Studies show that the main cause of lung cancer is smoking (80-90%); in addition, there are other causes related to occupational diseases, air pollution, food, radiation, and genetic factors.

Dr. Le Quang Trung - Director of Nghe An Oncology Hospital opened the conference.

Free screening for people is one of two events to celebrate the hospital's 7th anniversary. Along with this activity, the hospital also organized a Scientific Conference on Lung Cancer in Vinh City on the morning of August 12, with the participation of leading experts nationwide and many medical staff from Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces./.

Thanh Son