To mark the 2024 edition of Mois Sans Tabac this November, the Monaco Government has announced a national lung cancer screening campaign for all social security beneficiaries over the age of 50 in the Principality.

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, the second most common in women, and is estimated to have claimed 1.82 million lives worldwide in 2022. Early detection and rapid treatment vastly increase the chances of recovery, prompting the Monaco Government to initiate its first screening campaign for social security beneficiaries over the age of 50 this coming November.

In the coming days and weeks, all those eligible for the free scan will receive a letter by post. Participation is voluntary but encouraged, and the data collected during the campaign will “contribute to gathering epidemiological information on lung cancer across the population, allowing Monaco to adjust its prevention and treatment policies”.

According to Christophe Robino, Government Advisor and Minister of Social Affairs and Health, “This new national screening campaign demonstrates a strong commitment and the Prince’s Government’s dedication to healthcare policies for both residents and workers in the Principality.”

During the campaign, the government will work with health professionals and the Department of Health Action at the Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG) to raise awareness of the risks associated with smoking and to promote preventive health policies. Free sessions on quitting smoking are available at the CHPG. For more information on this service, call +377 97 98 97 41.

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