CANCER IS NOT A SENTENCE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET SCREENING ON TIME

CANCER IS NOT A SENTENCE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET SCREENING ON TIME

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In Kazakhstan, diagnostics and treatment of oncological diseases are included in the guaranteed volume of free medical care (GVMC). Thus, all oncological patients - citizens of Kazakhstan, regardless of their compulsory health insurance status, have the right to free treatment of oncological diseases.
The state pays for the provision of medicines, diagnostics and treatment of oncological patients. Within the framework of the guaranteed volume of free medical care (GVMC), the patient does not need to pay anything.
If there is a suspicion that the patient has an oncological or hematological disease, the “Green Corridor” direction has been introduced in the primary health care system. assistance (clinics) that allow patients to receive a consultation and examination within 18 working days.
Currently, 3 types of oncological screening are available to the population of Kazakhstan:

1) Breast cancer screening (women aged 40 to 70, once every 2 years)
2) Cervical cancer screening (women aged 30-70, once every 4 years)
3) Colorectal cancer screening (men and women over 50 years old. 70, once every 2 years).

Oncologists urge Kazakhstanis to regularly undergo free oncological screening in clinics.
If you suspect cancer, If you have a disease, you should immediately contact your local clinic, as well as the oncological dispensary (oncological dispensary) at your place of residence.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/928923