Mobile Lung Health Check Scheme Launched in Ireland Aims for Early Lung Cancer Detection

A mobile lung health check scheme, funded by a €4.9 million investment from the Irish Cancer Society, has launched in Ireland. The pilot program aims to detect lung cancer at an earlier stage using mobile scanning units in north Dublin and the northeast. Partnering with GAA grounds, the units will offer low-dose CAT scans to high-risk individuals. Studies show this approach can reduce lung cancer mortality by at least 20%. One woman, Janice Coleman, shared her experience of an accidental early diagnosis during a UTI scan, highlighting the importance of early detection. The program includes breathing tests, questionnaires, and optional blood, breath, and sputum tests. Lung cancer is Ireland's leading cancer killer, often detected late, limiting treatment options. The Irish Cancer Society hopes the pilot will save lives by catching the disease earlier.