Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, director of the Department of Health (NIDA), Bangkok, spoke regarding screening and finding people with risk factors for breast cancer. NIH has campaigned for women to receive breast cancer screening services both reactively at the family planning clinic and postpartum at the public health service center. Bangkok and proactively by a mobile female cancer screening vehicle In which there are more than 5,000 people who have received breast cancer screening services in 2022, while publicizing knowledge regarding self-checking for breast cancer. Women aged 20 years and over should perform breast self-exams every month by looking at the eyes (Look for Change) and feeling by hand (Feel for Change). or breast screening After the menstrual period is over, regarding 3 – 7 days in order to know what their normal breast characteristics are. Including observing breast abnormalities that should be urgently seen by a doctor, such as lumps or hard lumps in the kidneys, lymph or blood flowing from the nipples. The skin around the breast has dimples. The nipples are abnormally retracted, the breasts are swollen, and both breasts are not at the same level. There is a change in the size and shape of the breast, etc. If abnormalities are found in the early stages, they can be cured. People can easily learn the process of breast self-examination through the video clip “3 inches, 3 touches, breast cancer, know quickly, can be treated with Thanyarak Foundation” at the website https://youtu.be/VFGdqy6YiYQ.
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Golden Patent, screening 4 malignant cancers for free, click here
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NHSO announces the use of gold patents to receive screening services for 4 cancers “Cervical-Intestinal-Oral-Breast” for free. Check out the service channels here.
The National Health Security Office or NHSO increases the chances of treating early stage cancer patients to be treated quickly and cured under the “National Health Security Fund” or Gold Card system by organizing rights 4 cancer screening benefits to care for those eligible for free access to screening services. The details are as follows:
1. Cervical cancer
Providing cervical cancer screening services for all Thai women aged 30-59 and aged 15-29 who have sex at a young age. by Pap Smear or VIA or HPV DNA Test
Have the right to receive a screening service 1 time every 5 years and HPV vaccination benefits for all Grade 5 girls nationwide.
2. Colon cancer
Colon cancer screening service and the rectum by the method of detecting latent blood in the stool (Fit Test) for people aged 50-70 years, 1 time every 2 years
Abnormal results will be confirmed by endoscopy and biopsy.
3. Oral cancer
Screening service for cancer-risk lesions and oral cancer For people aged 40 years and over, once a year
4. Breast cancer
BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation detection service for breast cancer patients at high risk and direct relatives with a family history of mutated genes were detected to look for gene mutations.
This is to identify at-risk patients and receive treatment before the disease progresses.
Terms of service
- Those with a 30-baht gold patent can get free access.
- Receive services at a service unit that has the potential to treat cancer
- Handing over a smart card Show yourself to use the gold card privileges before receiving the service every time.
- In the event that abnormalities are found, they can receive treatment according to their benefits.
way to request service
1. NHSO hotline 1330
2. Line NHSO. Type Line ID @nhso (click here)
3. Facebook : National Health Security Office
Gold Patent, cancer screening, 4 items for free, click here
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Gold patent, 30 baht, screening for cancer risk, 4 items for free. Check the criteria and conditions for all details here.
Cancer is a serious disease that threatens the health of people around the world, including Thai people. The Thai government through the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has joined the campaign for Thai people to take care of their health by increasing the chances of treating cancer patients in the early stages to receive treatment as soon as possible in order to be cured.
Under the National Health Security Fund system (Gold Card) by providing benefits to care for those eligible to access cancer screening services 4 items as follows
Cervical cancer screening
- by Pap Smear method or vinaigrette ablation (VIA) or HPV DNA Test
Rules and conditions for receiving the service
- Eligible for screening service 1 time every 5 years
- All Grade 5 girls students nationwide receive HPV vaccination benefits.
- All rights of Thai women aged 30-59 years and Thai women aged 15-29 who have had sex since a young age.
Colon and rectal cancer screening
- with the method of detecting latent blood in the stool (Fit Test)
Rules and conditions for receiving the service
- People aged 50–70 years
- Eligible for screening service 1 time every 2 years. Abnormal results will be confirmed by endoscopy and biopsy.
Screening for cancer-risk lesions and oral cancer
Rules and conditions for receiving the service
- For people aged 40 years and over, once a year
Screening for BRCA1/BRCA2 breast cancer gene mutations
Terms and Conditions
- high-risk breast cancer patients
- A direct relative with a family history of the mutated gene was detected. to look for gene mutations
In addition, the NHSO has implemented a policy “Cancer anywhere, get services that are ready” (Cancer anywhere), one of the services in the policy to raise the level of the gold card that was started on January 1, 2021, giving cancer patients access to faster treatment. Results during the 2-year period from January 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, there were patients who received cancer services wherever they were ready.
Criteria and conditions for receiving the service
- Benefits of a 30-baht gold card that can receive services without any cost, with people able to access the service at a service unit that has the potential for cancer treatment.
- Handing over a smart card Show yourself to use the gold card privileges before receiving the service every time. In the event that abnormalities are found, they can receive treatment according to their benefits.
According to the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medicine, each year, there are 381 new cancer cases in Thailand each year, or 139,206 people per year, and 230 people die from cancer per day, or 84,073 people per year.
Top 5 most common cancers in Thai men
- liver and bile duct cancer
- lung cancer
- Colon and rectal cancer
- prostate cancer
- Lymphoma
Top 5 most common cancers in Thai women
- breast cancer
- Colon and rectal cancer
- liver and bile duct cancer
- lung cancer
- cervical cancer
In the past, the NHSO has organized benefits related to cancer services under the National Health Security Fund or “30 baht gold card” continuously. It covers preventive services, treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormones, both according to 20 treatment protocols (Protocol) and general cancer treatment. In particular, access to expensive cancer drugs is a barrier to access to treatment.
For more information, please contact
Sharjah: Across the UAE to mark World Cancer Day Pink Karava organizes washing and free checks N Ride has conducted over 10,000 free tests.
Raise awareness regarding breast cancer and beyond. Educate people on how to The main goal of the pink caravan.
Friends of Cancer Patients and Volunteers Foundation With the support of our partners and from January 20, U.A.E. Length 10,492 free examination was conducted.
The 11th edition of the Pink Caravan will be held at Al Heera Beach, Sharjah on February 4. Written by Takam. Pink Caravan Mammogram Units Sharjah Broadcasting Authority Headquarters Mammograms and other medical services will also be provided. Also, Air Arabia A-One building and Al Qasimiyya Sarwaka Examinations at hospitals and temporary walk-in clinics set up Available to us. Pink Caravan permanent clinics in the emirate until February 10 Al Majah Waterfront, Mega Mall, Lulu Hypermarket Al Butina, Lulu Zen The trail will be available in Sharjah.
Pink Caravan Mammogram clinics to be available at Umm al-Khuwain Hospital . Minivan with day crew at Kite Beach Al Hum from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Riya Ladies Club will operate from 4 pm to 10 pm.
Pink Caravan Permanent Clinics Lulu Hypermart at UAQ Mall It will be available from 4 pm to 10 pm till February 10.
Open at Kalba Waterfront from 9 am to 3 pm 4pm to 10pm at Nik Khorfakan by minivan Forest will be available.