“Breast cancer” is the number 1 cancer among women in Thailand. Many people see it as a scary disease. But in fact, there is a chance to be completely cured. If detected in the early stages
“Breast cancer” is the number 1 cancer among women in Thailand. Many people see it as a scary disease. But in fact, there is a chance to be completely cured. If detected in the early stages
Statistics from International Organization for Research on Cancer (IARC) revealed that in 2020, there were also Thai women sick “Breast cancer” About 22,000 new cases per year, or 60 people per day, and about 8,270 deaths from breast cancer, or 23 people per day, tends to increase the incidence rate continuously. which is predicted that in the year 2040 will find patients breast cancer Approximately 27,600 new cases per year, the risk of breast cancer in Thai women is about 1 in 24 and the risk of death is 1 in 72 people, with countries at high risk of breast cancer, such as Australia, 1 in 10 and the United States. 1 in 11 people
On 5 Oct. 65 Special Prof. Dr. Teerawut Kuhaprema Director of Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth spoke at the press conference to launch the Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022 project, “Search for breast cancer. to the poor” on the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day 2022 at Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth, stating that 15 years ago cervical cancer It is the number 1 cancer of Thai women, but can now be screened because it is a national policy. This puts cervical cancer down to the fifth place.
On the other hand, “breast cancer” has become the No. 1 most common cancer in women because of screening specifically. Screening and diagnosis of breast cancer by doingdigital mammogram (Digital Mammogram) remains a challenge in Thailand and Asia. Because there is no country that can be fully screened. except Singapore
Quick to know, treatable
Special Prof. Dr. Teerawut explained further that National policy still cannot provide mammograms. can be in the screening benefits due to high price including resources A doctor who specializes in reading is not enough. However, “breast cancer” can be cured, but it has to be at an early stage. In addition, the breast can be preserved. But most cases of breast cancer are treated in stages 3-4.
“Screening is important. to search for early cancer and asymptomatic Treatment in 220 types of cancer, breast cancer is considered to have a very good result. Overall, 60-70% can be cured. and if found in the early stages There is a chance of being cured more than 100% because the technology of treatment has advanced greatly. The 4 pillars of treatment are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Makes breast cancer treatment not scary.”
Guidelines for preventing breast cancer
for 4 basic guidelines in the prevention of breast cancer is
1. Learn about the risk factors.
2. Do not avoid screening.
3. Regularly palpate the breast.
4. Do activities that promote health, such as exercise. It will help a lot.
Women who should be screened for breast cancer include those with a history of abnormal gene testing. or have a close relative with the abnormal gene detected It should start at the age of 25 and women aged 40 and over should have a breast cancer screening annually. If you feel a lump in the breast area or bleeding in the nipple And other abnormalities in the breast area should see a doctor immediately.
The car “mammogram” moves
This is because in October of every year. It is a month for campaigning against breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022, Bangkok Hospital Group 1 are: Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth Bangkok Hospital Sanamchan Bangkok Hospital Muang Rat Bangkok Hospital Phetchaburi and Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin cooperate with Vejdusit Foundation under the patronage of His Majesty the King. Her Royal Highness Prince Kalayani Vadhana Krom Luang Narathiwat Rajanagarindra organized the project “Increase the opportunity and reduce the risk by breast cancer screening Closing the gap in care..filling every treatment for breast cancer patients”
roaming breast cancer screening by organizing a Mobile Digital Mammogram and Ultrasound (Mobile Digital Mammogram and Ultrasound) and launching a mobile unit to detect the risk of breast cancer for Thai women free of charge. at various service points in Bangkok and other provinces in the west Supports a target group of 50 people per service point, including
- Huai Khwang District Office Service Point Bangkok, October 11, 2022
- Service point of Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin on 18 – 19 October 2022
- Service point, Bangkok Hospital, Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi Province, 20-22 October 2022
- Service point at Bangkok Muang Rat Hospital, Ratchaburi Province, 23-25 October 2022
- Service point at Bangkok Hospital Sanam Chan, Nakhon Pathom Province, on October 26-28, 2022.
Special Prof. Dr. Teerawut further said that Bangkok Hospital Group 1 has initiated breast cancer search project roaming with a digital mobile mammogram To help Thai people who lack access to breast cancer screening in Bangkok and the West and if abnormalities are found, they will be treated promptly. Help reduce the mortality caused by breast cancer more.
It is supported by the examination by the Vejdusit Foundation. in the patronage Her Royal Highness Prince Kalayani Vadhana Krom Luang Narathiwat Ratchanakarin and has support from the government Huai Khwang District Office and the Provincial Public Health Office To help select candidates for breast cancer screening in each province including encouraging society to realize the need for screening learn risk factors
“Breast cancer” is not a terrible disease. It is a cancer that has a chance to be cured if it is detected at an early stage, if we know it and prevent it so that it can be treated early with an annual breast cancer screening. and can feel the breasts themselves on a monthly basis If abnormalities are found, see a doctor to help reduce the rate of loss from breast cancer.
“Cancer” is the most common in Thai women.
No. 1 breast cancer
2nd place lung cancer
3rd place liver cancer
4th place for colon and rectal cancer
5th place cervical cancer
