20 April 65, Ban Phaeo Hospital (Public Organization) in collaboration with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and AstraZeneca Thailand hold a press conference to launch the project “Quick Check to Fight Lung Cancer”, piloting the use of AI innovations to increase Efficacy in early detection of lung cancer that may be small or difficult to see with a chest X-ray under the health check-up service of Ban Phaeo Hospital Helping doctors to diagnose diseases more accurately and efficiently. As a result, cancer patients receive prompt treatment. and reduce the mortality rate
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, said that early screening for lung cancer is very important. to enter the treatment process quickly Because in some patients, lung cancer is often asymptomatic, resulting in its detection in stage IV, making treatment more difficult. Therefore, when detected early, it can be treated quickly. However, the Ministry of Public Health has elevated the level of cancer treatment. Therefore, there is a guideline for formulating policies. Cancer can be treated everywhere. Patients can be admitted to any hospital across the country. with good cooperation from relevant agencies last year has provided 7 radiotherapy machines to treat cancer patients with standard, accurate, fast, adding 7 machines installed in health zones A total of more than 20 original machines that are available throughout the country. in which in the future there will be more supply
“This project at Ban Phaeo Hospital together with the private sector in providing public health services with free lung cancer screening pilot which is convenient for people who have to walk in shopping malls or where it is inconvenient to go to the hospital It is another thing that provides services to the public health system that help patients get into the treatment process quickly,” Anutin said.
Dr. Pornthep Phongtavikorn, director of Ban Phaeo Hospital (Public Organization) stated the objective that cancer is the disease with the highest mortality in the country. Lung cancer is usually detected in its fourth or final stage. therefore having a high mortality rate which in Thailand found 47 lung cancer patients/day, or regarding 17,000 people/year from the original lung x-ray examination in cancer screening Must have the doctor read the X-ray results first. It will take quite a long time. Therefore, in the development of the medical field, there is the benefit of using AI innovations to increase the efficiency of lung cancer screening for early detection. Fast and accurate, the AI solution is developed from 1.5-2 million x-ray images, capable of detecting and locating 29 abnormal lung types in less than a minute. Including indications for lung cancer, more than two years of research has been developed to diagnose common abnormalities on chest radiographs and with more accurate results. be safe
Dr. Pornthep continued that, along with the lifestyles of people in this era have changed. Prefers going to the mall than going to the hospital. In addition, the service examination takes only 3 minutes and is free of charge. In the future, lung cancer screening may be included in the benefits. According to the approval of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), which the booth of the project has been set up at Central World since yesterday Found that there are cases from users who are only in their early 30s. Cancer is found. Throughout the project period, it is expected that approximately 40,000 people will use the service and it is expected that the results will be extended to community hospitals in Applying AI innovations to make people more accessible
For observing lung cancer symptoms such as fatigue, tiredness, loss of appetite, chest pain, shoulder pain, easy lung infection. unexplained weight loss There are risk factors such as smoking or inhaling tobacco smoke, genetics, exposure to carcinogens such as asbestos, incense smoke, smoke from exhaust pipes. or air pollution, etc., and inhale dust In an environment with toxic dust
However, those who are interested can receive free lung cancer screening services via X-ray machines at the event “Quick Check, Fight Lung Cancer” from April 21-24, 2022, 11.00-19.00 hrs., 1st floor, Eden zone, Central World Shopping Center. Then the lung X-ray unit will move (Mobile Screening) at various branches in the Central chain such as Robinson Department Store Ladkrabang, Central East Ville Shopping Center, Central Ladprao Shopping Center, Central Pinklao Shopping Center, Central Rama 2 Shopping Center, which can follow the schedule. For more information and services, please visit Facebook page Banphaeo General Hospital, Ban Phaeo Hospital Public Organization (@BGHHOSP).
