A free open day held on August 22 at outpatient cancer diagnostic centers in Moscow Region provided screening for 546 people. Residents of the region over the age of 18 took part in the event.
Maksim Zabelin, deputy chairman of the Moscow Region government and the region's health minister, announced that suspicious findings had been detected in 26 of those examined. They were referred to the relevant healthcare facilities for further evaluation.
Participation in screenings across the region exceeds 5,000
Zabelin said early cancer detection was an important factor in combating the disease. More than 5,000 people have taken part in similar programs held in Moscow Region since the beginning of the year.
Participants received different cancer tests
Participants received consultations from oncology specialists during the open day. In addition to diagnostic examinations for new growths on the skin, screenings were conducted to assess the risk of malignant diseases in the respiratory and digestive organs.
Women underwent cytological examinations, mammography or breast ultrasound depending on their age group. Men received PSA tests for the early detection of prostate cancer risk.