The 1isNovember 2024, on the occasion of Tobacco-Free Month, the Princely Government inaugurated the first national lung cancer screening campaign, a unique initiative open to social security beneficiaries aged over 50 in the Principality of Monaco. For its ninth year of mobilization against smoking, the Monegasque government has introduced this new public health approach. Objective: detect lung cancer as early as possible, a disease responsible for many deaths each year. Early detection is essential to identify the disease at a stage where treatments are more effective, thereby significantly increasing the chances of recovery. The screening campaign, voluntary and free, also aims to raise awareness among the population of the risks of smoking and to encourage stopping tobacco consumption. To this end, all Monegasque social security holders over the age of 50 will receive a letter inviting them to participate in this initiative, including a free lung scan for all those concerned. In addition to screening, Tobacco Free Month continues to promote smoking cessation, in collaboration with health professionals. The tobacco consultation, organized by the health action department (Dasa) at the Princess Grace hospital center (CHPG), remains free and accessible for anyone wishing support in their process of stopping smoking. To do this, you must telephone + 377 97 98 97 41. This campaign also offers the opportunity to collect epidemiological data, which will be used to adjust prevention and treatment strategies in the principality. Christophe Robino, Minister of Social Affairs and Health, underlines that “Lung cancer is a scourge because of its devastating impact on health. Too often diagnosed at an advanced stage, it nevertheless has a much better chance of recovery if it is detected early. »
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