Bangkok opens a service point for Bangkokians to invite free lung health screenings. Off-site with the mobile
National Cancer Institute Revealing cancer registration statistics in Thailand in 2022, it is stated that each year Thailand has more than 140,000 new cancer patients, or approximately 400 people per day, with lung cancer being 1 in 5 cancers that are the cause of death for Thai people.
Department of Health, Bangkok Inviting 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 on-site registration For those aged 15 years 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 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sri Nakhon Phatthana Club (Soi Nawamin 44)
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 50 Tel. 02-375-2897
11 October 2023
Thonburi District
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wat Krachauphinit
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 36 Tel. 02-468-5297
Bang Khun Thian District
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thonburi Community Housing 1
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 42 Tel. 02-415-2052
12 October 2023
Khlong Sam Wa District
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kamalul Islam Mosque
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 64 Tel. 02-548-0495-8
Phra Khanong District
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wat Boonrod
Responsible agency Public Health Service Center 34 Tel. 02-331-9438
Things to prepare
ID card, wear a t-shirt, no metal such as metal buttons.
Danger signs of lung cancer
1. Chronic cough for more than 2 weeks in a row.
2. Coughing up blood or 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.
2023-10-08 20:15:51
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