Free lung cancer screening at Bochorishvili Clinic

Bochorishvili Clinic has joined the municipal lung cancer screening program funded by the Tbilisi City Hall. The goal of the program is to detect the disease at an early stage, which increases the effectiveness of treatment.

Screening involves a quick and painless examination that allows for a detailed assessment of the lungs.

Who can participate in the lung cancer screening program?

The free municipal lung cancer screening program is open to individuals who meet certain criteria and are:

• Georgian citizens registered in the city of Tbilisi;

• Men and women aged 45–75;

• Current smokers or individuals who have quit tobacco use within the last 15 years.
  

How is lung cancer screening performed?

The screening includes a quick and painless low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan, which is reviewed independently by two radiologists. At Bochorishvili Clinic, the scan is performed using a modern Japanese Canon Aquilion Lightning SP 160 CT scanner, which provides:

• High quality 3D image

• 80% reduced radiation

• High-precision diagnostics

• Reducing the duration of the survey to 3 minutes
  

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, killing approximately 1.8 million people each year.

Tobacco use is the main risk factor for developing lung cancer. Approximately 80–90% of lung cancer cases develop in current or former smokers.

Early diagnosis is vital for lung cancer. If the cancer is detected before symptoms appear, through screening, the chances of successful treatment are significantly increased. If the disease is detected at stage I, the 5-year survival rate is 68% to 92%.

Timely screening is especially important for high-risk individuals. If you belong to a group covered by the program, get a free screening at Bochorishvili Clinic.