# Lung cancer screening program in Hungary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lung-cancer-screening-program-in-hungary
> Updated: 2026-09-25T17:01:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The National Koranyi Pulmonology Institute has introduced a free lung screening program at its 12th district center in Budapest. This initiative is part of a European Union project and utilizes low-dose CT (LDCT) scans to provide three-dimensional imaging for more effective detection of small abnormalities compared to traditional chest X-rays.

To participate, applicants must be between 50 and 74 years old and have a history of regular, active smoking for at least 15 years. Other requirements include having a smartphone and email address, not having undergone a lung CT scan within the previous 10 months, and having no history of malignancy, ongoing cancer treatment, or acute respiratory infections.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: National Koranyi Pulmonology Institute offers free lung screenings

The National Koranyi Pulmonology Institute in Budapest is providing free low-dose CT lung screenings for smokers aged 50 to 74 as part of an EU project.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-koranyi-pulmonology-institute-offers-free-lung-screenings

### 2026-09-24: Poland launches free lung cancer screenings amid healthcare cost debates

Poland's NFZ is launching free lung cancer screenings for people over 50, amid heated debates over the rising costs of private medical consultations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-launches-free-lung-cancer-screenings-amid-healthcare-cost-debates

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