Today, like every February 4th, World Cancer Day is celebrated, a good opportunity to remember the importance of taking care of yourself, also and above all through prevention. In fact, every day we can make a small but significant difference to our health and one of the fundamental steps is undoubtedly participating in oncological screenings.
These are tests – offered free of charge to people who fall into specific risk categories – which allow the identification of any early signs of disease, often before symptoms appear. In this way, we can act earlier, when diseases are easier to treat and cure.
These programs fall into the so-called “secondary prevention”, which focuses on early diagnosis, unlike primary prevention, which aims to reduce the risk of getting sick by promoting a healthy lifestyle.
In Italy, screening programs are active for
With small variations depending from Region to Region.
Abruzzo
In Abruzzo, as in all Regions, participation in oncological screening is essential for the early diagnosis of breast, colorectal and cervical cancer. If you fall into the risk categories, you can access the tests provided by the Region for free.
For further details and information on how to join, visit the dedicated regional website.
Basilicata
Consult the dedicated regional website to find out how to participate and receive specific information on how to join.
Calabria
For further information regarding the programs screening oncologist in Calabria we invite you to contact the relevant provincial health authority directly.
Campania
Also in Campania it is possible to access screening for breast, colorectal and cervical cancer. Participation is free and aimed at all people who fall within the risk groups. For further information: dedicated regional website.
Emilia-Romagna
For information on programs screening oncologists in Emilia-Romagna it is possible to consult the dedicated regional website.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
You can consult the dedicated regional website here to find out how to participate and receive specific information on how to join.
Lazio
Even in Lazio, it is possible to access screening for breast, colorectal and cervical cancer. Participation is free and aimed at all people who fall within the risk groups. For more information on how to participate, visit your local health department’s website. For information regarding the campaigns of screening in Lazio you can consult the dedicated regional website.
Lombardy
Furthermore, in Lombardy, oncological screenings for breast, colorectal and cervical cancer are free for people who fall into the risk categories. For further details, there is the dedicated regional website.
Liguria
For further information regarding the programs screening oncology specialists in Liguria you can consult the dedicated website.
Marche
To learn more about the cancer screening programs in the Marche and who they are aimed at, you can consult the dedicated regional website.
Molise
Here, however, the regional site dedicated to screening in the Molise Region.
Piedmont
For further information regarding the programs screening oncology in Piedmont it is possible to consult the Region’s website.
Puglia
Information regarding the programs screening oncologists in Puglia you can find here: Puglia Salute.
Sardinia
Consult Sardegna Salute for all information.
Sicily
The Sicilian Region has also activated screening programs for breast, colorectal and cervical cancer. These screenings are free and accessible to all people included in the risk groups: for information on how to participate, visit the portal.
Trentino Alto Adige
The provincial health services company will provide all the information here.
Umbria
Furthermore, in Umbria, oncological screenings for breast, colorectal and cervical cancer are free for people who fall into the risk categories. For further details, there is the Region’s website.
Aosta Valley
For further information regarding the programs screening oncologists in Val d’Aosta it is possible to consult the USL company website.
Veneto
On the Region’s website you will find all the information useful for accurate screening.
