Namwon-si Promotes 'National Cancer Screening Program'

[Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-kwon] Namwon City in Jeonbuk announced on the 18th that the public health center will promote the 'National Cancer Screening Program' to increase cancer treatment rates and reduce deaths caused by cancer.

This year's national cancer screening targets are those born in odd-numbered years, and the screening items include stomach cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer, depending on age, gender, and screening cycle.

The screening period is until December 31, and screenings can be done at nearby designated screening hospitals and clinics (18 locations within the jurisdiction).

For colorectal cancer screening, stool samples can be collected in stool containers provided at the public health center, health sub-centers, and clinics, and then brought to the screening institution.

Those eligible for cancer screening cost support are medical aid recipients and those in the lower 50% of health insurance premiums, who can undergo screening without any cost burden.

Those not eligible for support must bear 10% of the cost themselves, while the National Health Insurance Corporation covers the full cost for colorectal and cervical cancer screenings.

A public health center official said, "Cancer, the leading cause of death, can be cured in more than 90% of cases if detected and treated early," and added, "We ask for active participation to prevent cancer and increase treatment rates through early screening."

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