Programma R.I.S.P.

R.I.S.P.: the screening program for the prevention of lung cancerR.I.S.P. (Italian Lung Screening Network), is a free lung cancer prevention program conceived and coordinated by Prof. Ugo Pastorino, Director of the Complex Thoracic Surgery Structure of the National Cancer Institute of Milan. In fact, every year in Italy, 42,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed and 8 out of 10 patients discover the disease when it is already in an advanced stage. For this reason, prevention is essential: smoking even just one cigarette a day can increase the risk of lung cancer by 2.3 times. With R.I.S.P., you can make a difference in your life and your health.How to access the Prevention ProgramIt is possible to access the lung cancer prevention program, completely free of charge, through a short questionnaire to verify the requirements, and it is possible to obtain healthcare in the best hospitals distributed throughout the national territory. It is important to remember that an early diagnosis is essential to effectively fight lung cancer and to allow less invasive surgery for the patient.Consultancy desks with specialistsThrough the R.I.S.P. app, it is possible to request personalized consultations with medical specialists, including pulmonologists and cardiologists, to receive medical support and specific advice on lung cancer prevention. A team of specialists necessary to guide the patient in every phase of the prevention process.InsightsR.I.S.P. offers an in-depth section on good prevention practices, which include:- An adequate lifestyle: healthy habits can help reduce the risk of lung cancer.- Correct nutrition: a varied and balanced diet supports lung health and can avoid exposure to further risks.- Stop smoking: smoking is one of the main risk factors for lung cancer, for this reason the R.I.S.P. program offers all active smokers the opportunity to take Cytisine, a very effective natural drug in combating nicotine addiction.Why choose R.I.S.P.?R.I.S.P. represents Italian excellence in the field of cancer prevention and provides a program for the early diagnosis of lung cancer through a spiral chest CT scan at minimal doses, with the aim of involving more than 10,000 candidates at high tumor risk.
Membership in the program, subject to recognition of the patients eligibility requirements, is totally free and available in numerous accredited healthcare facilities.Dont ruin your future, rely on research and face tomorrow with a smile.