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Breath is something that is with us every day since we opened our eyes on earth. But many times we never notice what our breathing is like. Can you still breathe easily? Is it clean? What goes into our lungs? Or even what day will it be taken away? Lung cancer is one of the silent killers that takes the breath away from Thai people the second most. For this reason, the Oncology Association of Thailand has organized the Lung For(r)est event to provide knowledge and raise awareness about Lung cancer danger Including disseminating knowledge about current treatment approaches that have been developed to be effective. Helps extend patient life and help patients have a better quality of life The reason why lung cancer is a dangerous silent disease This is because the disease does not show symptoms until it is at a certain level of severity. In addition, the general symptoms are similar to those of other diseases, such as chronic cough, coughing up bloody sputum, weight loss, or impaired respiratory function. Makes it difficult to notice symptoms or even diagnosis. In this matter, Associate Professor Dr. Wiroj Sriularphong, Advisor on Oncology of the Thai Association, explains that “There are 2 main types of lung cancer factors: unavoidable factors such as age, genetics, or genetic mutation And factors that can be avoided are environmental factors such as smoking or inhaling cigarette smoke.
Air pollution, dust or smoke from exhaust pipes According to our current information People who smoke are at highest risk. But at the same time, there are more patients who do not smoke with lung cancer, for example in Bangkok. There are up to 50-60% of patients who are non-smokers, with no clear cause yet found.” Ornsiree Tangsajjatham, a lung cancer patient who came to share her experiences at the Lung For(r)est event, is one Telegram Number Data of the patients. with low risk as well Ms. Ornsiri described her illness as follows: “The first symptom is a dry cough. Even if you don't have a cold or allergies. Went to the doctor and got some allergy medicine. It turned out that after 2-3 months, he started coughing with a rumbling sound inside, but there was no phlegm or blood, so he asked to see a lung specialist. The X-ray results showed that there was fluid in the lungs and white patches on both lungs. At first the doctor thought it might be tuberculosis. Because there is no history of smoking No one in the family has cancer. But when the water in the lungs was drawn out to find the infection for sure. It turned out that it was the color of blood, not the clear color like tuberculosis. The doctor therefore suspected that it was cancer, which when it was discovered it was already stage 4." Khun Onsiree also recalled that “When it was discovered that the cause of the illness was a mutated gene.
Therefore, doctors recommend using Targeted Therapy, which is one of the new treatment approaches.” Currently, cancer can be treated in three main ways: surgery, radiotherapy, and medication. All three methods have their own effects. It has developed to the point of having many new innovations, especially treatment using drugs that are more effective than older drugs and have fewer side effects. There are three main groups of cancer drugs: chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy. Assistant Professor Dr. Naiyarat Prasongsuk, medical oncologist from Phramongkutklao Hospital, explains, “The development of current medicines helps to reduce side effects from treatment and helps patients to live their daily lives better. For example, now there is New groups of chemotherapy drugs that doesn't cause hair loss Suppresses the function of few white blood cells Very little nausea and vomiting. or drugs acting only on specific points, also known as targeted drugs which has a beneficial effect on patients with mutated genes Because you can focus on treatment at specific points. Therefore, the side effects are less than chemotherapy, such as hair loss, and does not suppress the function of white blood cells or the immune system.
Air pollution, dust or smoke from exhaust pipes According to our current information People who smoke are at highest risk. But at the same time, there are more patients who do not smoke with lung cancer, for example in Bangkok. There are up to 50-60% of patients who are non-smokers, with no clear cause yet found.” Ornsiree Tangsajjatham, a lung cancer patient who came to share her experiences at the Lung For(r)est event, is one Telegram Number Data of the patients. with low risk as well Ms. Ornsiri described her illness as follows: “The first symptom is a dry cough. Even if you don't have a cold or allergies. Went to the doctor and got some allergy medicine. It turned out that after 2-3 months, he started coughing with a rumbling sound inside, but there was no phlegm or blood, so he asked to see a lung specialist. The X-ray results showed that there was fluid in the lungs and white patches on both lungs. At first the doctor thought it might be tuberculosis. Because there is no history of smoking No one in the family has cancer. But when the water in the lungs was drawn out to find the infection for sure. It turned out that it was the color of blood, not the clear color like tuberculosis. The doctor therefore suspected that it was cancer, which when it was discovered it was already stage 4." Khun Onsiree also recalled that “When it was discovered that the cause of the illness was a mutated gene.
Therefore, doctors recommend using Targeted Therapy, which is one of the new treatment approaches.” Currently, cancer can be treated in three main ways: surgery, radiotherapy, and medication. All three methods have their own effects. It has developed to the point of having many new innovations, especially treatment using drugs that are more effective than older drugs and have fewer side effects. There are three main groups of cancer drugs: chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy. Assistant Professor Dr. Naiyarat Prasongsuk, medical oncologist from Phramongkutklao Hospital, explains, “The development of current medicines helps to reduce side effects from treatment and helps patients to live their daily lives better. For example, now there is New groups of chemotherapy drugs that doesn't cause hair loss Suppresses the function of few white blood cells Very little nausea and vomiting. or drugs acting only on specific points, also known as targeted drugs which has a beneficial effect on patients with mutated genes Because you can focus on treatment at specific points. Therefore, the side effects are less than chemotherapy, such as hair loss, and does not suppress the function of white blood cells or the immune system.