-- Lung Cancer, No. 1 Cause of Death! --

In the past, stomach cancer was the No. 1 cause of cancer death for Japanese, but lung cancer replaced stomach cancer as the No. 1 cause of cancer death around 1995. Lung cancer deaths are expected to continue rising. In particular, the cancer death of a person between the age of 40 to 65 who is the family primary income earner results in an extremely tragic situation. This death is also a great loss for society as a whole.

-- Lung cancer high risk group --

(i) Those who are 50 or older with smoking index (number of cigarettes smoked per day x years of smoking) of 600 and above.
(ii) Those who have experienced blood sputum within the last six months.
If you are fit in category (i) or (ii) above, and smoke a great deal, you should definitely go for the lung cancer examination.

Availability period	July 1 - November 30
Those who are qualified	Residents of Hachioji who are 40 and older (excluding those who can receive a check-up at the work place).
What is included in check-up	(i) Chest X-ray. (ii) Sputum check, if necessary.
Fee	free
Place of examination	Designated medical organizations in the city.
How to apply	Fill-in the necessary items on a postcard and mail to: Medical Action Department, Hachioji City Government 1163, Tatemachi, Hachioji 193 Tel 66-0152
Announcement	To be made in the semi-monthly magazine, "Koho Hachioji."