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Early start needed to save lives
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 07/01/2014
» Cervical cancer, a condition caused by malignant cells forming in the cervix, is one of the most common forms of cancer and is responsible for a high number of fatalities worldwide each year. In this country it is the second most common cancer in women (after breast cancer) and the one that causes the most deaths among the female population: it is estimated that cervical cancer takes an average of 14 lives every single day.
Losing touch with Reality
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/06/2012
» At a small restaurant where young adults gather to discreetly place bets on football matches, Nui*, a 31-year-old betting agent, sat with a smile of satisfaction as Ukraine finally scored another goal to secure their 2-1 victory over Sweden in the first round match of 2012 European Football Championship.
Stomach-Churning Choice
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/07/2012
» When Kanyarin Ketsuwan tells you she's been battling obesity practically her whole life, she's not being over-dramatic or indulging in exaggeration. By the time she entered her teens she'd already graduated to the XXL end of the clothes rack and was feeling increasingly frustrated and gloomy because her size was preventing her from doing things she wanted to do and limiting the places she could go.
Getting a hold on incontinence
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/04/2012
» Do you happen to intentionally leak urine when you're laughing, coughing or exercising? Or do you often have an intense urge to urinate immediately? This matter may sound a light issue when shared with friends, but it can be a big burden for those with the condition. Take leading disc jockey Salinee Panyarachun, for example. The matter once embarrassed her in public.
Hope for liver cancer patients
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 21/02/2012
» Once diagnosed with cancer, what a patient needs is morale support from friends and family to cope with their overwhelming grief, fear and confusion.