Detail
1. Lung cancer donesn’t shown warning sign.
2.Lung cancer can be treat with a success rate 90% if detected in early stage
3.Screening with low-dose CT chest can reduce mortality rate 20%
Low-dose CT Chest screening has a high sensitivity campared to chest x-ray in detecting lung cancer. This screening can identify cancer nodules, even are small or hidden by other organs. Doctors can detect cancer at an early stage and increase effective treatment and survival rate.
Who should take low-dose CT chest screening
- Chronic cough with unknown reasons
- Smoke and smoking history with age 40 years or older
- Family history of lung cancer or others cancer
- Secondary smoker (breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke)
- Work or living in hazards environment such as asbestos, radioactive, dust from industrial, and automotive industrial.
Advantages of low-dose CT chest screening
- Low radiation exposure
- Short time examinations and fews side effect.
- Preparation before procedure is easy, does not require a blood sample and refrain meals.
- Able to detect early lung cancer than chest x-ray
Prepare for low dose CT chest examine:
- No special preparation is required
- Change your clothes before CT
- During procedure hold your breath 15-20 sec
- Whole procedure take about 5-10 minute (CT SCANNER PROCEDURE)
Preparation for Checkup
Term of use
These services are available at Samitivaj Chonburi Hospital only
- For convenience, please make an appointment
- Please present your coupon before receiving the service.
- Coupon is not refundable after redemption.
- For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit Wellness Center, Building B, 2nd floor, Samitivej Chonburi Hospital, Service hour 07.00-16.00 Tel. 033-038871 ,033-038888 ext. 30201-03
- If you have any inquiries or want to schedule an appointment, please contact our staff Line ID:@schinter or Facebook SamitivejChonburi International
Preparing for a health check-up
- Get an adequate amount of sleep, at least 6 hours before the health check-up
- Bring any previous health reports or health examination records with you
- For females, avoid 7 days before or after the menstrual period.
