2023-08-13 04:01:00
Sunday, August 13, 2023, 11:01 a.m.
At Central Plaza Nakhon Si Thammarat, Mr. Apinan Phuekphong, Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province presided over the opening ceremony of the cervical cancer self-screening project by HPV DNA Test in honor of His Majesty the King Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the queen Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday on August 12, 2023, with Dr. Pongphot Thiranantachai, Director of Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital report on the organization of the project with women between the ages of 30-59 receiving the service
Dr. Pongpoj Thiranantachai, director of Maharuj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, said that cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Thai women. and is the number one cause of death in all gynecological cancers Most of the patients are of working age from 40 years old and the number of patients tends to increase even though cervical cancer can be prevented if screened. At present, there is a new technology for cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA method, which HPV is the virus that causes 99.9% of cervical cancer. This method detects HPV DNA with the sensitivity of shell detection. The abnormality is as high as 90-99% compared to the traditional method, the pap smear, which is only 50-55% accurate. If HPV infection is found by self-examination A further visit to the doctor will be required to collect more samples, which will lead to early diagnosis and treatment of abnormal lesions or pathologies of the cervix.
The Ministry of Public Health by the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has packaged benefits for free cervical cancer screening once every five years in Thai women aged 30-59 years nationwide in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. has planned operations and prepared in all aspects by the responsible officers in government service units at all levels, from the National Health Service Hospital and all government hospitals Able to provide HPV DNA Test services to the target population with confidence and efficiency since the fiscal year 2022, Maharaj Hospital. Nakhon Si Thammarat Having a role in taking care of cervical cancer patients, obstetrics and gynecology, both in addition to being the main hospital that is the HPV DNA Test unit, and also being ready in every step of the prevention and care of cervical cancer patients, obstetrics and gynecologists You can do a colposcopy in the case of abnormal screening results, with a specialist in gynecologic oncology. There are radiation oncologists, pathologists and staff with direct expertise. without having to send the patient to receive continuous treatment at a medical school like in the past From the results of the past 2 years, almost 100% of cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA Test was collected by medical staff, causing the target group who is embarrassed to undergo the examination yet to decide to use the service. Senice Plan Committee Cancer Branch, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province therefore procuring equipment for cervical cancer screening by herself in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the queen Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday on August 12, 2023, as a campaign for Thai women to receive information Understand cervical cancer awareness in health care to facilitate women who want to check. reduce shyness
therefore invites women between the ages of 30-59 to apply for cervical cancer screening with HPV DNA Test between 12-14 August 2023 at Central Plaza Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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