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Institutional cancer
News, Published on 06/09/2021
» Re: "Police power must belong to the people", (Opinion, Sept 4).
Cancer in the workplace: Eliminating cancer anxieties
Published on 01/10/2019
» Cancer! Everyone fears that word. Millions of people every day around the world are affected by it either directly or have been touched by it through someone they know or love. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases characterised by the growth of abnormal cells beyond their usual boundaries that can then invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs. Cancer can affect almost any part of our body. There are different subtypes that require specific medical care and management approaches. In recent years, cancer has become the second leading cause of global death. In 2018, it is estimated that cancer accounted for 9.6 million deaths.
Monitoring oral cancer
Published on 05/10/2022
» Cancer is a significant and growing health problem globally. In 2021, it is one of the leading causes of death after cardiovascular disease and COVID-19. Cancer can develop anywhere in the body. Cancer affecting the head and neck is one of the most prevalent cancers in developing countries, especially in Southeast Asia.
Beating breast cancer
Published on 12/11/2022
» Breast cancer incidence has been steadily increasing over the past few decades in Asia, according to data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), due to various environmental, demographic, and reproductive factors. It ranks as the most common malignancy in females in most countries. The lifetime risk of breast cancer is as high as 1 in 8 in the US.
Curing lung cancer
Published on 26/05/2023
» According to the most recent lung cancer statistics from the World Health Organisation/International Agency for Research on Cancer, globally, 2.2 million people had lung cancer in 2020, and 1.8 million passed away from it.
Cancer screening widens
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2023
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has confirmed that all Thai citizens covered by a healthcare insurance scheme can receive a breast cancer screening if they meet certain criteria.
Uniting against cancer
Life, Published on 08/11/2025
» According to statistics from the National Cancer Institute, the most common cancers among Thai women are breast and cervical -- both among the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Raising public awareness is therefore of utmost importance, encompassing early screening, prevention and equitable access to effective treatment. When detected early, cancer in women can often be successfully treated, greatly improving survival rates.
BDMS Wellness and Bangkok Cancer Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Published on 07/10/2024
» BDMS Wellness Clinic, a leading preventive health centre, announced on October 4, 2024, its collaboration with Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth to launch the “Voice of Care for Breast Cancer” campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about breast cancer in women, reduce mortality rates, and enhance the quality of life for patients. Through the comprehensive Breast Cancer Healing program, the campaign offers a full spectrum of care, encompassing prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment recovery.
Bumrungrad upgrades cancer facility
Business, Published on 17/07/2020
» Bumrungrad Hospital has upgraded its Horizon Cancer Center to attract more overseas patients in search of comprehensive care, highlighting multi-disciplinary teams of specialists and medical personnel with a particular expertise in cancer care.
Focus on cancer causes
News, Postbag, Published on 22/10/2018
» Re: "Researchers raise hopes for 'affordable' anti-cancer drug", (BP, Oct 20).