Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
“Cancer” is a word that everyone does not want to happen in their own lives and those close to them. But nowadays cancer is the number 1 cause of death for Thai people for decades in a row. Both in females and males Due in October Breast Cancer Awareness Month The National Cancer Institute would like to invite all Thai women to take care of their own breast health.
Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that breast cancer is the number one cause of death among Thai women and around the world. According to statistics from the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer patients are increasing each year and it is estimated that there will be more than 22,000 new cases in 2023, or an average estimate. Over the course of their lives, 1 in 8 Thai women has a chance of developing breast cancer. So it can be seen that breast cancer is closer to us than we thought. Every woman should take care of herself by avoiding carcinogenic substances such as cigarettes and alcohol and exercising regularly. Control your body weight to be within normal limits. Avoid using female hormones unnecessarily for a long period of time. It will help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Female Doctor Wipawee Sappasitwong Doctor specializing in breast surgery National Cancer Institute Added that In addition to taking care of yourself to reduce your risk of breast cancer, Detecting breast cancer in the early stages will clearly reduce the chance of dying from breast cancer. Therefore, every woman should observe her breasts regularly in order to quickly and quickly detect any abnormalities. Receive timely treatment
Warning signs of breast cancer that can be detected by yourself include a lump in the breast or armpit. The shape of the breast has changed, such as indentations and swollen, red skin. Nipples are sunken or pulled back. A rash or sores on the breast and nipple There is fluid or blood draining from the nipple. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor immediately for further diagnosis. In addition to self-observation, you can also come for a breast examination by a medical professional once a year. And for women over 40 years of age, even if there are no abnormal symptoms, a mammogram of the breast once a year can detect breast cancer at an early stage that has not yet shown symptoms. There are clearly results from studies showing that it is a screening method that can actually reduce the death rate from breast cancer.
If breast cancer is detected at an early stage, the chance of being cured from breast cancer is as high as more than 95 percent. The use of cancer drugs and radiation also gives patients the opportunity to preserve their breasts. without having to have surgery to remove the whole thing This breast-conserving surgery is performed in conjunction with radiation therapy, which has been developed to be more targeted. Reduce side effects on nearby organs There is also the option of receiving radiation in the operating room, which reduces the duration of the radiation treatment from several weeks to just one session. Or if the patient has to have their entire breast removed, they can still choose a breast reconstruction method so that the patient can return to living life as close to normal as possible. Today, in the treatment of breast cancer, doctors and related interdisciplinary personnel work together to care for patients in order to provide treatment that is as appropriate to the disease and the needs of each patient as possible.
In this month of awareness campaign against breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute would like this month to be the start of every Thai woman’s awareness of the importance of taking care of herself and paying attention to breast cancer screening. Because breast cancer “Know it quickly, you can cure it without losing your breasts”. You can study more cancer information from the National Cancer Institute at the website promoting knowledge to fight cancer. Website against fake cancer news and Line: NCI knows how to fight cancer.
2023-10-07 07:30:00
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