The Department of Medicine points out that lung cancer is the second leading cause of death in Thai people, recommends to observe the warning signs for more than 2 weeks in a row, coughing up blood or blood in sputum, chest pain, weight loss, tiredness, fatigue, loss of appetite, some people may have a low fever. or have repeated lung infections
Dr. Somsak Ankasil, director-general of the Department of Medical Services, revealed that lung cancer is the second leading cause of death in Thais, second in males after liver cancer and number 1 in women. difficult and has a high mortality rate. The main causes are: 1. Smoking, including various It is the most important cause of lung cancer. Smokers may be up to 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers, including nonsmokers. But inhaling from cigarettes smoked by others has a higher risk than the general population. Because in cigarette smoke there are more than 60 types of carcinogens. 2. Asbestos (Asbestos) is a mineral used in many industries. such as construction Building structure, brake pads, insulation People at risk are people who live or work in environments with asbestos contaminants, which can take 15-35 years to develop lung cancer. For non-smokers who work with asbestos dust. May be at risk of developing lung cancer 5 times more than the general population. 3. Other causes of pollution such as PM 2.5, benzene, formaldehyde, etc. However, many lung cancer patients Never had a history of smoking or asbestos. Currently, there is no effective and cost-effective way to screen for lung cancer. When patients have abnormal symptoms, they tend to have the disease in the advanced stage. This makes early detection of the disease difficult and has a high mortality rate. The best way today is to avoid risk factors.
Dr. Sakan Bunnag, director of the National Cancer Institute, said the suspected symptoms of lung cancer were: Chronic coughing for more than 2 weeks Coughing up blood or sputum with blood, chest pain, weight loss, tiredness, weakness, loss of appetite, some people may have a low-grade fever or recurring lung infections. In fact, these are not symptoms specific to lung cancer. They may be present in other diseases, such as pulmonary tuberculosis. If there is any suspected diagnosis, further diagnosis is made by X-ray or CT scan. ) together with the detection of cancer cells such as sputum examination or a lung biopsy Once found to have lung cancer, of course, the doctor will provide information for the patient and relatives to decide. by considering the type of cancer Disease stage and progression The strength of the patient is the main Treatment includes surgery, medication, radiation, or a combination of treatments. Because lung cancer screening for early detection is difficult and has a high mortality rate. Therefore, avoiding risk factors such as refraining from smoking. Protect yourself from exposure to asbestos or pollution. Avoid high-fat foods. eat more fruits and vegetables It’s important to exercise regularly and get enough rest to boost your immune system, and it’s important to see your doctor if you have any unusual symptoms.