Saturday, December 16, 2023, 6:00 a.m.
“Breast cancer” It is the number 1 type of cancer found in Thai women. According to statistics from the Ministry of Public Health, in 2022, there were more than 38,559 women diagnosed with breast cancer, and the number of new breast cancer patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer is likely to increase. Although there have been many innovative advances in the treatment of breast cancer over the past decade, But sharing information, knowledge, and advances regarding cancer is widespread. It is still something that needs to be done continuously. With this trend of increasing the number of patients Breast Cancer Patients Club of Thailand Art for Cancer by Ireel, Faculty of Communication Arts Bangkok University and Novartis (Thailand) Co., Ltd. jointly organized a campaign to spread knowledge through an exhibition under the concept Let hER Smile “Smile, hope, inner strength, the next step for breast cancer patients” in order to create Awareness Understanding of breast cancer for patients and society Have a positive attitude towards breast cancer treatment, especially in the metastatic stage. which can increase the chance of survival and enable patients to have a better quality of life
The exhibition was held at The River City, Si Phraya, Bangkok by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cherdchai. Tantisirin Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Public Health Delivering a special lecture highlighting this event
Highlighting the power of creating art in the form of Immersive Digital Art, artwork that reflects the journey of breast cancer patients. From the beginning I was in a state of darkness, fear, worry and discouragement. When you found out you had cancer Especially during the spread Through health communication, awareness of treatment advances leads to options and doors of possibility. There will be artwork from the work of breast cancer patients telling their inspiration in life through the abstract art “Smile and Hope” that will make visitors feel like they are part of the piece. Interact with works that are different from the traditional framework. Including an interactive knowledge zone, together with the announcement of the intention of academic cooperation in jointly translating the manual for breast cancer patients from the original European Society of Oncology into Thai. Dissemination of knowledge through discussions by medical experts and patient representatives Recommended activities for breast self-examination Breast prosthetic sewing To create a correct understanding of metastatic breast cancer and join in sending encouragement to patients. On the path to healing with smiles, hope, and encouragement from those around you.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Uamkhae Sukprasert, Vice President of Oncology, Association of Breast Cancer Specialists, explains, “Some treatments have few side effects. This is different from chemotherapy that has many side effects, such as in hormone receptor-mediated cancers. Antihormonal drugs are used. Coupled with targeted drugs that help inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. When used together, the disease control period is doubled, and even after treatment with antihormonal drugs. Chemotherapy can still be used to control the disease. which has access to new treatments It will increase the chance for this group of patients to live for at least 4-5 years.”
“If you find out you have metastatic breast cancer, I don’t want you to give up or be discouraged. Because at every stage of treatment, patients still have hope.” Prof. Dr. Pornchai Ocharoenrat, surgeon, expert in breast and thyroid cancer. Chao Phraya Hospital He told the story with a smile and added, “Today we have the evolution of new drugs and treatments, such as targeted drugs, immunotherapy. Hormone therapy and chemotherapy, which have many formulas and are effective in treating These innovations will help extend the quality of life for patients. Although metastatic breast cancer has only a 4% chance of being cured without cancer remaining in the body, from statistics of patients at this stage, up to 20% can live for up to 10 years if they receive proper treatment. completely
Ireel Traisansri, Vice President of the Breast Cancer Patients Club of Thailand and the founder of Art for Cancer by Ireal said, “Let hER Smile is an activity that aims to create smiles and hope. Strength for friends Patients and visitors see an opportunity and inspiration for breast cancer patients’ lives to move forward with a better quality of life. with an open perspective
To treat breast cancer for patients, caregivers, and people in society to see opportunities and have a correct understanding about treatment. Through the media of creative art, create understanding of new treatment innovations. That will help improve the quality of life throughout the lifespan of the patient under treatment. Currently we find that Thai breast cancer patients still lack access to knowledge. and guidelines for correct treatment and care for breast cancer patients This will increase the patient’s chance of survival. Oncology Association of Thailand The Breast Cancer Patients Club of Thailand and Art for Cancer by Ireal joined together to translate the Thai version of the breast cancer patient manual. It is expected to be completed in early 2024.”
“The incidence of breast cancer is increasing worldwide. It shows that we must work together to raise awareness and provide more knowledge about breast cancer. Novartis values the opinions and needs of our patients. We are committed to working with the group sick and caregiver To join together to fill in the gaps on the path to treating disease. The Let hER Smile breast cancer exhibition is a transfer of scientific knowledge in the form of an art exhibition. Our aim is to inspire, educate and make the path to treatment for metastatic breast cancer filled with hope and smiles,” said Pharmacist Sumalee Kristhanin, CEO of Novartis ( Thailand) Co., Ltd. concluded.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Uamkhae Sukprasert
Prof. Dr. Pornchai Ocharoenrat
Ireel Traisansri
Dr. Sumalee Kristhanin
Let hER Smile, smile, hope, inner strength, next step for breast cancer patients.
A work of art filled with hope and encouragement by a breast cancer patient.
A work of art filled with hope and encouragement by a breast cancer patient.
A work of art filled with hope and encouragement by a breast cancer patient.
Enhance knowledge and understanding Through various activities such as sewing artificial breasts
Enhance knowledge and understanding Through various activities such as sewing artificial breasts
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