Taking advantage of value medical checks in Costa Rica.

US In 2014, about 585,720 Americans are expected to die of cancer, almost 1,600 people per day. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths. Source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2014. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2014. www.cancer.org

Canada Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and is responsible for about 30% of all deaths. On average, over 500 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer every day. On average, over 200 Canadians will die from cancer every day Source: Canadian Cancer Society. Canadian Cancer Statistics Publication 2013. www.cancer.ca

Costa Rica In Costa Rica one person dies on average every thirteen hours from gastric cancer and one person dies every 29 hours from lung cancer. Stomach cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the country. Source: Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) statistics. www.ccss.sa.cr/cancer

We all know that we should have regular medical checks and screening. In Canada many checks are provided through the Canadian health system, but may take some time to schedule. In the US, regular medical checks can be costly and may therefore ‘pushed to the bottom of the pile’ until physical problems present themselves.

Routine medical checks and screening offer the ability for secondary prevention by detecting cancer early, before symptoms appear. Early detection usually results in less extensive treatment and better outcomes. Screening is known to reduce mortality for cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, cervix, and lung (among heavy smokers).

You may be visiting Costa Rica for a vacation or another medical or dental procedure, but its worth discovering the benefits of our quality and affordable medical checks and it could be a lifesaver.

This month we have opened a new Gastroenterology and Digestive Surgery category in Medical Tourism Directory Costa Rica. A gastroscopy and colonoscopy together will cost you under $600 with Dr Henry Davidovich Rose or Centro Digestivo Dres Con and they offer many more screening and health check services besides. CIMA Hospital San Jose, offers a range of full medical checks e.g. Senior Men above 65 years old including imaging exams, laboratory, cardiology stress test, medical consultation & endoscopy from $1,100. Medical Tours Costa Rica, also offers their medical travellers a full range of health checks e.g. International Executive Health Check for women including consultation with a specialist in Internal Medicine, laboratory, imaging diagnosis & electrocardiogram from $1,265. Its a small price to pay for peace of mind.

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