Study on Timely Cancer Detection in Cesis. On December 12, 2013, a press conference took a place in Cesis, at Berzaines street 16. University of Latvia and Cesis Regional Council had founded Cesis Centre for Prevention and Timely Diagnostics (henceforth – the Centre). The aim of the press conference was to present results for the first two months, as well as opportunities, that the study offers to the public.

The Centre launched on 9^th October 2013, so Cesis is the first Latvian town, in which broad activities for gastric and intestinal cancer timely detection is taking place within the scope of the pilot study. Persons from 40 to 64 years of age can be enrolled in the study. General practitioners were helping to select suitable participants. Thanks to this cooperation and active and professional involvement of the Centre team, there already have been more than 150 participants. All participants have received professional consulting. The number of tests depends on whether the participant is enrolled to standard or control group. If it is required, further investigation is recommended and, if helicobacter is discovered, treatment is offered in order to reduce gastric cancer risk. Currently, the plan is to continue work in Cesis at least until the end of March, enrolling at least 500 people.
We inviteded journalists, general practitioners, municipality deputies and other interested persons to attend the press conference that took place on December 12, 2013, from 11 until 12 AM in Cesis, at Berzaines street 16.
Cesis Major J. Rozenbergs, associate Professor M. Leja (University of Latvia) and Centre activity coordinator B. Trinska – Roze hosted the press conference. There was an opportunity for participants to visit the Centre rooms and talk to employees.

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