Ministry of Public Health in conjunction with 20 network partners to carry out the campaign “World Cancer Day” under the concept of joining the voice and taking action. Stop spreading false information about cancer and encourage patients.
Cancer is the number one serious disease in Thai society. with a small number of deaths Ministry of Public Health has given importance in the implementation of both the treatment and awareness of various information
Recently, at The Nine Center Tiwanon Shopping Center, Pathum Thani Province, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health presided over the event “World Cancer Day” with Dr. Narong Apikulvanich, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Thongchai Keerati Handicraft Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, Dr. Sakan Bunnag, Director of the National Cancer Institute, executives, public and private networks Public health personnel, village health volunteers and the public attended the event.
Mr. Anutin said that cancer is the number one cause of death for Thai people. And is the leading cause of death of people around the world. Thailand finds about 140,000 new cancer patients per year, about 80,000 deaths. The top 5 most common cancers are liver and bile duct cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. colon and rectum cancer and cervical cancer Ministry of Public Health has always focused on the problem of cancer
And has pushed cancer care into the benefit package of the National Health Security Office and put it into practice increased in several ways, including screening for colon and rectal cancer with a stool test; If abnormalities are found, they can continue screening with a colonoscopy without charge. Breast cancer screening by detecting abnormal genes in those with a family history of breast cancer and screening for cancer risk lesions and oral cancer It also supports the replacement of cervical cancer screening from PAP smear to screening by HPV test, which increases the sensitivity and accuracy of screening for the disease.
And when screening it was found that it was cancer. can enter the treatment quickly Able to shorten the referral process in the normal system without having to use a referral slip according to the “Cancer Anywhere” policy, which is an early diagnosis and quick treatment. It is an important factor that will increase the chances of survival of patients. Since the start of the project on January 1, 2021
until now More than 325,000 patients have used cancer treatment anywhere, or more than 2,900,000 times. In addition, there has been an increase in the benefits of access to medicines and equipment necessary to diagnose and treat cancer continuously. To keep up with rapidly evolving medical technologies such as PET scan diagnosis, new cancer drugs cannabis extract to reduce the side effects that occur during treatment and support for expensive devices such as
The machine shines light on hospitals where there are many patients waiting for treatment across the country.
The International Union for Cancer Control (UICC) has designated February 4 of every year as “World Cancer Day”, this year held under the theme “Uniting our voices and taking action, joining our voices and taking action”. Focus together to stop the spread of fake cancer news (Fake Cancer News) and encourage cancer patients to get through difficult times quickly.
“In addition to the operations of the government sector. The important thing is cooperation from all sectors. in social responsibility Does not create pollution or toxic environment Reduce risky behaviors that cause cancer. Especially the easy thing to do is to stop sharing fake news, false information about cancer. And check the information clearly before sharing every time, ”said Anutin.
Dr. Thongchai said that the Ministry of Public Health is committed to supporting both knowledge and facts along with the development of cancer service systems. for all citizens to have good health safe from cancer And cancer patients have equal access to quality, standardized services. The widespread use of social media has resulted in a large number of false information about cancer being shared. As a result, patients who believe such false information will make erroneous decisions. delayed receiving appropriate treatment lack of opportunity to be cured and may aggravate the existing cancer more severely
In the past, despite the establishment of a cancer fake news center by the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medicine, to investigate and provide factual information But the sharing of false information on this side continues to happen. Therefore, cooperation from all sectors of society and people is required to raise awareness and stop the sharing of false information.
Director of the National Cancer Institute said that for activities On this “World Cancer Day”, the Ministry of Public Health has cooperated with 20 government agencies, the private sector and civil society, such as the Department of Medical Services, the National Cancer Institute. and regional cancer hospitals, the National Cancer Institute Foundation, the Thai Cancer Society under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen, hospitals in Pathum Thani Province and private sectors such as MBK Public Company Limited, The Nine Center Tiwanon Shopping Center, Ro Thailand Co., Ltd., Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited, as well as the civil society, namely the Cancer Network Foundation, organizes activities in 2 parts, consisting of providing services to the public, namely the cervical cancer self-screening kit (HPV Self Sampling) and the knowledge exhibitions such as the exhibition “ANTI FAKE CANCER NEWS: Stop sharing fake news = do it, demonstration of breast self-examination, sewing hats and breast implants for cancer patients, consulting for health checkups, HPV Vaccine, exhibition Food menu demonstrations and Thai Cancer Society exhibitions, etc.
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