Cancer: A silent danger to watch out for
What is cancer?
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among people worldwide and is increasing every year. According to the National Prevention แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ and Control Plan (2018-2024) report of the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. is a public health problem that every country has to face.
Causes of cancer
More than 90 percent of cancer cases caused by external factors, not directly genetics. The main risk factors include:
- Consumption behavior : Eating grilled meat, fried food, high-fat food, or the same food repeatedly.
- Smoking : Increases the risk of lung and other cancers.
- Drinking alcohol : increases the risk of liver cancer, esophageal
- Chronic stress : Affects the immune system
- Exposure to radiation : such as frequent exposure to UV radiation. Radiation from medical devices.
- Use of chemicals : Toxins from pesticides or industrial chemicals
- Infections : Hepatitis B, C HPV
- Obesity and lack of exercise
- Insufficient consumption of vegetables and fruits
7 warning sign
- Abnormal changes in the excretory system
- It’s a chronic wound that never heals.
- There are abnormal lumps on the body.
- Difficulty swallowing
- Abnormal bleeding from the anus
- Moles or warts change their appearance.
- Chronic cough and abnormal hoarseness
Some cancers cause no symptoms.
Some cancers may not show any symptoms in the early stages. Cancer screening is the best way to detect abnormalities early to increase the chance of a complete cure.
Cancers that can be screened
- Breast (Mammogram)
- Colon (Colonoscopy)
- Lung (Low-dose CT scan)
- Cervical (Pap Smear and HPV DNA Test)
Top 5 most common cancers in Thai people
1. Liver and bile duct
- Found three times more in males than females.
- Risk factors: Hepatitis B, C, alcohol consumption, aflatoxin, raw food consumption
2. Breast
- It is found in women aged 40 years and over, but men can also get it.
- Risk factors: High-fat diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise
3. Lung
- More than 85% of cases are caused by smoking.
- Risk factors: Smoking, secondhand smoke, air pollution
4. Colon and rectal
- It is common and a leading cause of death.
- Risk factors: Age 50 years and older, family history, chronic inflammatory bowel disease
5. Cervical cancer
- Most commonly found in women aged 30–70 years.
- Risk factors: HPV infection, early sexual intercourse, smoking