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Silent Warning: Prostate Cancer
Published on 27/01/2025
» Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men and poses a significant health concern, with its incidence on the rise. In Thailand, it is the 4th most common cancer among men (1), while globally, it ranks as the 2nd most common cancer among men (2). Key warning signs include abnormal urination, blood in the urine, and severe pain in the lower back, pelvis, or thighs. This disease may also have a hereditary component (3).Regular screenings are strongly recommended for men aged 50 and above. Recent advancements in novel hormonal therapies (NHT) have demonstrated high efficacy with fewer side effects, which can improve the quality of life for those diagnosed.
Put cancer patients first
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2024
» The meeting between the National Health Security Office (NHSO) and major hospitals struggling with an influx of patients under the agency's Cancer Anywhere (CA) scheme will test the limits of how far critical care services can be extended.
Early-onset cancer shift
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2025
» The death of 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor Krittai Tanasombatkul from lung cancer at the end of 2023 was a wake-up call for Thailand's healthcare community.
Winning the fight against cancer
Miskawaan Health Group (MHG), Published on 13/08/2020
» Cancer Prevention — Cancer is not a "spontaneous eruption" in the body. In many cases, cancer can take up to twelve years to develop into disease, with a tumor appearing at about the eighth year. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, being overweight, tobacco use, stress, environmental toxins, dental hygiene, consumption of alcohol and exposure to radiation are all risk factors that collectively contribute to the development of cancers. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center states, "The best way to fight cancer is to prevent it."
Cancer in the Thailand workplace
Ezree Ebrahim, Published on 22/10/2019
» Cancer strikes anxiety and fear in the minds of many. This is especially so in a place like Thailand where more and more people are becoming health conscious and more familiar with the concept that “health is wealth”. Population size is fast approaching the 70 million benchmark. As the population ages, so does the number of cancer patients in Thailand. The number of new cancer cases in Thailand in 2018 according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) stood at 170,495, as reported by Globocan, while the number of deaths stood at 114,199 in the same year.
Robotic surgery improves cancer treatment
Sagee Wongchaisuwan, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Public Health has introduced a robot-assisted surgery programme to improve access to advanced cancer treatment, reduce death rates and enhance patients’ quality of life.
Cancer patients get final wish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2019
» After fighting a losing battle against breast cancer, 32-year-old "Nim" had one final wish: She desperately wanted to visit Hua Hin beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan province before her time ran out.
Chula hails new cancer therapy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2019
» Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine has announced positive results in using "killer cells", rare types of white blood cells, to fight acute leukaemia.
300 receive free cancer care
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2019
» Almost 300 leukaemia patients have received free stem-cell transplant treatment thanks to Social Security, according to the Social Security Office (SSO).
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.