Low Dose CT Lung Screening Package

Low Dose CT Lung Screening Package

Lung cancer is a leading cause of death among Thais and often shows no symptoms in its early stages. Early screening to detect abnormalities is the best way to increase the chances of successful treatment.

lung cancer screening program using Low Dose CT technology, which is a modern and internationally recognized method proven to be highly effective in detecting lung abnormalities from the earliest stages.

Understanding Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

This procedure uses a computed tomography (CT) scanner with an adjusted, lower radiation dose that still produces high-resolution, 3D images of the lungs. This allows doctors to see small abnormalities that might otherwise go unnoticed. It has the following advantages over traditional screening methods:

• Early Detection: It can detect small nodules or abnormalities that might be missed on a standard chest X-ray.
• More Detailed and Clearer Results: The 3D images allow physicians to better evaluate the characteristics of any nodules compared to the 2D images from a standard chest X-ray.
• Increased Safety: It uses a lower dose of radiation than a standard diagnostic CT scan.
• Convenient and Fast: No contrast dye injection is required, and there is no need to fast (abstain from food or water) before the test.

Who is this program recommended for? (At-Risk Groups)

Annual screening is recommended for individuals with risk factors for lung cancer, particularly those in the following groups:

• Current smokers or long-term former smokers.
• Those in close contact with smokers or regularly exposed to secondhand smoke.
• Individuals with occupational exposure to carcinogens, such as in industrial factories, mines, or from asbestos.
• Those with a family history of lung cancer (i.e., parents or siblings).

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