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Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Alert: Recognising gynaecologic cancer signs
Published on 03/04/2024
» Gynaecologic cancers represent a significant health concern for women worldwide, with varying symptoms that can often go unnoticed until advanced stages. In an effort to raise awareness and improve outcomes, Prof. Siriwan Tangjitgamol of MedPark Hospital outlines the crucial warning signs and symptoms associated with these cancers. By focusing on the entirety of the female reproductive system, from the vulva to the ovaries, this comprehensive overview seeks to empower women with the knowledge necessary for early detection and prompt treatment.
Queen's Cup Pink Polo 2024 celebrates 15 years of charitable excellence
Life, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Queen's Cup Pink Polo 2024 tournament, a charitable women's polo event dedicated to supporting breast cancer initiatives, recently wrapped at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Pattaya.
Understanding skin cancer: Prevention and treatment
Published on 11/10/2023
» Effective prevention and treatment of skin cancer, a prevalent global issue, identifying its types and risk factors, along with early detection, is essential.
Yearly physicals set baseline for health
Life, Published on 20/06/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am baffled that what used to be a thorough and comprehensive physical exam is now just a few questions, taking some vital signs and a few blood tests. No checking your eyes, throat, glands or reflexes. No breast exam. Why has this changed? What constitutes a complete physical these days?
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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Apr 21-27
Guru, Published on 21/04/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Catching colorectal cancer in time
Published on 30/03/2023
» Colorectal cancer originates in the colon or rectum, the terminal end of the digestive tract. The secular trend of colorectal cancer has been increasing in developing countries globally, including Thailand. It is the third most common cancer worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are about 1.9 million newly diagnosed colorectal cancer cases annually, with over 900,000 deaths in 2020. In Thailand, colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in men, accounting for 20.7%, and the second most common cancer in women, accounting for 12.2% of all cancers diagnosed in 2020.
Donating kidney does not affect life expectancy
Life, Published on 28/03/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I was surprised to find out that a co-worker gave his nephew a kidney several years ago. He never mentions it and I don't want to invade his privacy, but I would like to know more about the process. What does it take for someone to donate a kidney? Is it safe for them to do it?
Colonoscopy prep is unpleasant, but necessary
Life, Published on 17/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm having my first colonoscopy in a few months. My friends say it's unpleasant, and I'm already dreading it. I think it would help if I knew what's going to happen. How often do you need to get a colonoscopy? And is there any way around having to use that prep drink?