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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 5-11
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 05/12/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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.
Hope for cancer patients: Integrative care offers new path
Sitt Tienthiti, Published on 17/12/2024
» Cancer affects millions of people worldwide, directly or indirectly, as one of the leading causes of death globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 10 million lives were lost to cancer in 2020, highlighting it as a major global health challenge. However, advancements in medicine, lifestyle awareness, and early detection offer hope to patients and their families. A comprehensive approach to cancer care combines conventional medicine with supportive therapies to address not only the disease but the individual as a whole.
Alert: Recognising gynaecologic cancer signs
Siriwan Tangjitgamol, 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.
Cancer, the on-going health crisis
Hann Suchantabutr, Published on 26/11/2022
» Cancer is less of a death sentence these days and though it remains a daunting challenge in life, increasingly robust help is at hand
Monitoring oral cancer
Kununya Pimolbutr and Chakkapan Samphaiboon, 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.