A nationwide campaign for early detection of lung cancer has concluded in Kazakhstan, with over 900 people screened, including compatriots from Germany. As a result, doctors found dozens of cases of suspicious growths and precancerous conditions, reports infohub.kz.
According to the Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology, during the campaign, 1,287 people received consultations from oncologists, and 914 participants underwent low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) of the chest.
"Based on the examination results, 39 people were found to have changes suspicious of a malignant process, 70 had precancerous changes, and another 433 had other diseases," the leading oncology institute said.
All patients have been referred for further examination.
It is noted that Kazakhstanis living abroad also joined the campaign. Two compatriots from Germany, while in Kazakhstan, also underwent the examination.
Oncologists emphasize that early diagnosis helps to detect changes in a timely manner and determine further medical monitoring and treatment tactics.
Recall that Lung Cancer Awareness Week took place from August 10 to 15. On the last day of the campaign, free consultations for Kazakhstanis were held at all oncology centers across the country.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that in six months, over 2.3 million people underwent cancer screenings in the country. As a result of the examinations, doctors confirmed more than 1,800 cases of cancer.
It was also reported that in July, during a campaign dedicated to the early detection of skin, bone, and soft tissue sarcoma, Kazakhstanis were found to have growths suspicious of malignancy.