INDICATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION

• A history of cancer in close family members;
• exposure to carcinogenic factors;
• a history of disorders with a high risk of evolution into an oncological disease;
• detected early-stage tissue changes.

SCREENING STUDIES PERFORMED AT THE RCMC

SI “Republican Clinical Health Care Center” offers men aged above 40 a comprehensive oncological screening examination.

What is included in the program?

1. Prostate gland cancer screening
• Urinologist’s consultation;
• Transrectal ultrasonography
• detection of specific prostate gland tumor marker -- prostate specific antigen (PSA).
2. Lung cancer screening
• low-exposure computer tomography of thoracic cage organs;
• an analysis and report by an X-ray diagnostics specialist.
3. Colorectal cancer screening
• colonoscopy;
• intravenous anesthesia;
• biopsy.
4. Hospitalization for two days.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

All the above tests and examinations shall be appointed by the consulting physician, and performed based on the medical condition of the patient.

PREPARING FOR SCREENING

• Please bring along the results of previous medical studies (if any).
• Men of over 40 years old preparing for colonoscopy shall maintain a low-residue diet for 10 days before the procedure.

HOW DO I HAVE A SCREENING EXAMINATION AT THE RCMC?

1. You should call the Contact Center to make a reservation for screening studies.
2. Fill in and sign a paid service contract at the Reception.
3. Pay the bill at the RCMC pay office, or through the ERIP electronic peyment system.
4. Visit the Center on the appointed day.