Lung cancer screening with Low-Dose CT Chest (LDCT)

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» Lung cancer screening with Low-Dose CT Chest (LDCT)

• It is a highly effective screening method for detecting lung cancer at an early stage, which significantly increases the chances of a complete cure.

» General knowledge of CT Chest Low Dose examination.

• It is a chest computed tomography scan that uses a lower radiation dose than a normal chest CT scan to create a highly detailed 3D image of the lungs. It can detect small spots or abnormal lumps in the lungs well, even though it does not use a very high radiation dose and usually does not require injection of contrast media.
• Lung cancer often shows no symptoms in its early stages, and by the time it's detected, it has usually advanced significantly, leading to a high mortality rate. Low-dose CT (LDCT) scans can help detect cancer in its early stages, allowing for timely treatment and increasing the chance of a full recovery to up to 90% if found early. It also helps reduce the lung cancer mortality rate by 20%.
• The difference from a regular chest X-ray is that LDCT provides much more detailed 3D images. It can reveal lesions or small masses that a standard X-ray might miss or that could be obscured.

» The benefits of Low-Dose Chest CT (LDCT) scans.

• Detecting early-stage lung cancer: This is the greatest benefit, significantly increasing the chances of a complete cure.
• Low Radiation Dose: It uses significantly less radiation than a standard chest CT scan (approximately 5 times less), making it very safe.
• Convenient and Fast: There's no need to fast from food or drink, no special preparation or blood tests required. The scan itself only takes 5-10 minutes.
• No Contrast Dye Needed: In most cases, there's no need to inject contrast dye, which reduces the risk of allergic reactions or other side effects.

» Who should undergo lung cancer screening with Low-Dose Chest CT (LDCT)?

• Heavy smokers: or those who have smoked heavily (e.g. 1 pack per day or have a history of extensive smoking)
• Those who have stopped smoking: but less than 15 years.
• People aged 50 years and over: especially those who smoke or have smoked.
• People who are in environments exposed to toxic substances for a long time: such as asbestos, radioactive substances, toxic fumes from industrial plants, high PM 2.5
• People whose family members smoke: or live close to smokers.
• People with a family history or first-degree relatives with lung cancer: Although lung cancer is not directly inherited, there is a higher risk.
• People with a history of chronic lung disease: such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis.
• People who have chronic cough of unknown cause.

Package : Lung cancer screening with Low Dose Chest CT machine

Terms of service

• The price of the package includes the doctor's fee and the specified examination items. Nursing service fee Hospital service fees.
• For those paying in cash or credit card only.
• The hospital reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.
• For Thais and foreigners residing in Thailand (Expats)

EXPIRES 31 DECEMBER 2025

You can inquire for more details at the Specialized Internal Medicine and ENT Center, Building 1, 2nd Floor. Please call 0 2530 2556 ext. 1218, 1219.