Bangkok Opens Service Points for Free Lung Health Screenings
The city of Bangkok has launched a new initiative to provide free lung health screenings for its residents. Amidst rising concerns over the prevalence of cancer in Thailand, the National Cancer Institute has reported more than 140,000 new cases annually, with lung cancer ranking as the leading cause of death among Thai citizens.
In an effort to reduce the risk and disease rate, the Bangkok Department of Health is inviting Bangkokians to take advantage of on-site lung health screening services. These services will be offered through a mobile x-ray vehicle, making it easily accessible for all. The goal is to encourage early detection and prompt treatment, ultimately saving lives.
To ensure the smooth running of the screenings, there are certain conditions to be met by those seeking the service. Registration will be conducted on-site, and the program is open to individuals aged 15 and above. However, due to limited capacity, each location can accommodate a maximum of 150 people at a time.
Upcoming Lung Health Screening Service Dates and Locations:
- October 9, 2023 – Bueng Kum District
- October 11, 2023 – Thonburi District
- October 12, 2023 – Khlong Sam Wa District
- October 12, 2023 – Phra Khanong District
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sri Nakhon Phatthana Club (Soi Nawamin 44)
Contact: Public Health Service Center 50, Telephone: 02-375-2897
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Wat Krachauphinit
Contact: Public Health Service Center 36, Telephone: 02-468-5297
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Thonburi Community Housing 1
Contact: Public Health Service Center 42, Telephone: 02-415-2052
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Kamalul Islam Mosque
Contact: Public Health Service Center 64, Telephone: 02-548-0495-8
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Wat Boonrod
Contact: Public Health Service Center 34, Telephone: 02-331-9438
When attending the lung health screening, participants are required to bring their ID cards and wear a t-shirt without any metal buttons or accessories to ensure accurate results.
Signs to Watch Out for Lung Cancer
- Chronic cough lasting more than 2 consecutive weeks
- Coughing up blood or blood-tinged sputum
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Chest pain during breathing
- Abnormally loud breathing or panting
- Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss
Early detection of lung cancer is crucial for successful treatment and improved patient outcomes. If you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms, it is highly recommended to seek medical advice and consider participating in the lung health screening services.
Bangkok opens a service point for Bangkokians to invite free lung health screenings. Off site with mobile phone
National Cancer Institute Revealing cancer registration statistics in Thailand in 2022, Thailand is said to have more than 140,000 new cancer patients every year, or about 400 people a day, with lung cancer being 1 in 5 cancers causing death to Thai people.
Department of Health, Bangkok Invite Bangkok residents to receive on-site lung health screening services with a free mobile x-ray vehicle. To reduce the risk and disease rate to be reduced even more.
Conditions for receiving service
Open for registration on site For those aged 15 and over, the number is limited to no more than 150 people/place.
Days and locations for lung health screening services
October 9, 2023
Bueng Kum District
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sri Nakhon Phatthana Club (Soi Nawamin 44)
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 50 Telephone 02-375-2897
11 October 2023
Thonburi district
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Wat Krachauphinit
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 36 Telephone 02-468-5297
Bang Khun Thian District
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Thonburi Community Housing 1
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 42 Telephone 02-415-2052
12 October 2023
Khlong Sam Wa District
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Kamalul Islam Mosque
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 64 Telephone 02-548-0495-8
Phra Khanong District
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Wat Boonrod
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 34 Telephone 02-331-9438
Things to prepare
ID card, wear a t-shirt, no metal like metal buttons.
Danger signs of lung cancer
1. Chronic cough for more than 2 consecutive weeks.
2. Coughing up blood or if you have blood-tinged sputum
3. Difficulty breathing, panting
4. Chest pain when breathing
5. Shortness of breath, abnormally loud breathing
6. Loss of appetite, weight loss for no apparent reason.
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