Sunway Medical Centre,5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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Overview
LUNG CANCER SCREENING
At what age should you get a lung screening?
Recommendation Summary.
Recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in adults aged 45 to 75 years who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.
Is lung cancer screening worth it?
LDCT scans can help find abnormal areas in the lungs that may be cancer. Research has shown that unlike chest x-rays, yearly LDCT scans to screen people at higher risk of lung cancer can save lives. For these people, getting yearly LDCT scans before symptoms start helps lower the risk of dying from lung cancer.
What is the recommended screening for lung cancer?
The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT). During an LDCT scan, you lie on a table and an X-ray machine uses a low dose (amount) of radiation to make detailed images of your lungs.
There is a ” CAN ” in CANcer because we CAN beat it !
LOW DOSE CT SCAN FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING PACKAGE
Low dose CT Scan without contrast
Consultation by Lung specialist
Note :
Patients with pre-existing diagnosis of lung cancer are not eligible for this screening package.
The package excludes other further investigations, consultations or follow-up scans, and other cross-referrals to other specialties
WHO NEEDS SCREENING ?
Adults (Male or Female) aged 45 – 75, who are smokers and/or ex-smokers
*and other at risk groups who may benefit from the screening*
Repeated exposure to second-hand smoke
Parents or siblings or family members with lung cancer
Long term exposure to cooking flames from coal or wood fumes, diesel gas, radiation
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SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Sunway Medical Centre offers a comprehensive range of medical services, which include facilities and advanced medical technologies for outpatient and inpatient speciality care, health and wellness programmes and 24-hour emergency services. These are coupled with a strong support system comprising of 2,800 dedicated personnel including medical consultants, professional allied health staff as well as trained and dedicated nursing staff.
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Trip Highlights
- Low dose CT Scan Lung Cancer Screening Package
- Half day Kuala Lumpur City Tour ( Complimentary)
- Highlights of tour:
- • The Twin Towers (photo stop)
- • Batik Centre
- • Chocolate Boutique
- • National Museum*
- • King’s Palace
- • National Monument (photo stop)
- • National Mosque (drive pass)
- • Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- • Independent Square




