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Concerned that more than 17,000 Thai women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Bangkok, "Dr. Chonnan" is concerned about Thai women being threatened by breast cancer. More than 17,000 people are sick every year, number one among women's cancers. Reasons for the need to urgently create a comprehensive cancer policy Ms. Treechada Srithada, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, Political Department, revealed the aftermath of the death of Miss Chulalak Ismalone or Ying Chulalak, aged 45 years, with breast cancer, said Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health. We are concerned about Thai women who are victims of breast cancer. Because it is the most common cancer among Thai women and around the world. The incidence in new patients is approximately 12% per year. In 2023, 17,742 new patients were found, or 49 people per day, and the recurrence of breast cancer or the spread of the disease was found to be somewhat higher. Other types of cancer This makes many patients discouraged from treatment. However, if breast cancer is detected early, Get treatment quickly and take care o f yourself properly It will make you have a better quality of life and be able to live your life. Live with the person you love for a long time. Ms. Treechada said that the Ministry of Public Health saw the problem of this matter and therefore designated cancer care as one of the QuickWin policies within 100 days through the Comprehensive Cancer Policy, which is another policy that Dr. Chonnan Sri Kaew, Minister of Public Health as soon as he took over this position as Minister. Therefore, we aim to take care of the people in a complete manner. Including health promotion, cancer prevention, care, treatment, and immediate rehabilitation. "Complete cancer It is another policy to raise the level of 30 baht for treatment everywhere, increasing people's quality of life, focusing on 5 common diseases: liver cancer, bile duct cancer. colon and rectal cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer' and for Thailand 140,000 new cancer patients are found per year and 84,000 people die per year. Dr. Chonnan's policy regard ing cancer Focus on providing comprehensive cancer services Covers the entire system From promotion, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment to end-of-life care. Therefore, people who have the right to universal health coverage of 30 baht for treatment everywhere, if they are doubtful and concerned about this matter, can go for consultation and examination at a hospital near their homes. In order to receive timely diagnosis and prevention. Because cancer is known early and can be treated. The Ministry of Public Health wants all Thai citizens to be aware of the disease. and have good health' Miss Treechada . Source: Thai News Agency