2024-04-02 10:26:53
Cancer is the number one cause of death for Thai people. And it is the leading cause of death for people around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that in 2022 there will be approximately 20 million new cancer patients and 9.7 million people will die from this disease. It is estimated that In 2050, there will be more than 35 million new cancer patients. And according to cancer statistics from the National Cancer Institute in 2022, it was found that each year there will be approximately 140,000 new Thai people with cancer (or an average of 400 people per day). and approximately 83,000 people died.
Bumrungrad Hospital Be determined to beat cancer. Not only to diagnose and provide effective treatment (Effectiveness) precisely (Precision medicine) and appropriately in each patient. But we are also committed to finding ways to genetically screen people at risk for cancer (Advance genomic testing for cancer screening), managing risk to prevent and/or reducing cancer risk (Cancer risk). reduction) that may occur and palliative care in all dimensions (Comprehensive Palliative care) for terminal cancer patients and their families to have the best quality of life. With the evolution of medicine Oncology expert team and multidisciplinary
Dr. Athirat Jarukitpipat Chief Executive Officer Bumrungrad Hospital said that the cancer problem directly affects the state of illness. and the quality of life of the population both nationally and globally Bumrungrad Hospital As a private hospital that provides treatment at the Quaternary Care level, we are ready to push and raise the level of care for cancer patients. and screening Manage risk and effective cancer prevention
We have expertise in comprehensive treatment of difficult and complex diseases. including cancer This is a disease that requires a multidisciplinary medical team. (multidisciplinary team) with experience And modern technology is used to help improve the efficiency of treatment in every dimension. by Horizon Cancer Center Bumrungrad Hospital This is the only Thai hospital that has been ranked as Best Specialized Hospitals APAC 2023 in oncology. It is another option and a hope for cancer patients and their families to receive cancer-specific health care.
Dr. Narongsak Kiatkhajornthada Head of Horizon Bumrungrad Cancer Center, Oncology Specialist and hematology Bumrungrad Hospital said that Horizon Bumrungrad Cancer Center The goal is to provide comprehensive cancer care and treatment in all dimensions. From preventive care Diagnosis and treatment of cancer Including monitoring to prevent recurrence. By providing care that is patient-centered. Focus on personalized care to treat complex diseases and conditions. that is different in each patient
Bumrungrad Hospital There are a total of 1,400 doctors, nearly 400 full-time doctors. There are doctors in various fields and cancer specialists, all sub-specialties, which allows us to organize the best medical team. Most suitable for caring for each cancer patient Caring for cancer patients Every point and every step is important. We must prevent mistakes from occurring at various points. From diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of treatment results. which we have a team of doctors with specialized expertise This results in the best treatment results and leads to a good quality of life.
Dr. Rujapong Sukbot, Senior Vice President of Medical Operations Bumrungrad Hospital said that Horizon Cancer Center It is another center of medical excellence (Center of Excellence) of Bumrungrad. We will raise the level of treatment to an institute in 2024 by Horizon Cancer Center. It has treated over 12,500 cancer patients per year and has over 1,000 new patients per year, which is considered a number that proves the readiness and potential of the medical team.
What makes cancer care at Horizon Bumrungrad Cancer Center different from other places is
Care with more than 40 years of specialized experience in cancer. Care covers all dimensions. Since prevention and diagnosis and treat every stage of cancer and design treatment to suit each patient Multidisciplinary cancer care, with Multidisciplinary Tumor Board and Comprehensive Palliative Care meetings.
Application and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology such as NGS in diagnosis. and design the perfect cancer treatment To be correct and accurate. Get good treatment results A commitment to the most accurate screening, diagnosis and treatment possible in cancer care by integrating the evolution of medical genetics.
Dr. Thanawat Jirakulaporn, medical expert in oncology Bumrungrad Hospital said that Bumrungrad Hospital’s Horizon Cancer Center has a Multidisciplinary Tumor board meeting or a meeting of a multidisciplinary medical team specializing in cancer, such as a cancer specialist. cancer surgeon, pathologist, radiologist who specializes in cancer Laboratory staff and pharmacists to find treatment methods together
With a team of experts in various fields. related Able to interpret test results accurately, such as medical genetics specialists and geneticists, pathologists with advanced expertise in detailed biopsy to accurately diagnose cancer cells, multidisciplinary teams of all specialists Fields involved in providing advice on health care and co-organizing examination programs that are appropriate for each individual. In addition, there is review and study of new treatment approaches. To develop international knowledge (update guideline) for the center’s personnel regularly.
Dr. Harit Suwanrasamee, medical expert in oncology Bumrungrad Hospital explains that cancer treatment in the past When a doctor diagnoses a patient with cancer Therefore, treatment was started according to the symptoms of the disease. This usually involves radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery, which may be called treatment at the end of the disease. It also gives quite a lot of side effects from treatment. Because it is a treatment that causes normal cells to be destroyed together with cancer cells, but currently there is a Precision approach for cancer treatment, which is a method to detect abnormalities at the biomolecular level. To obtain the best cancer treatment methods for patients at all stages. The doctor will examine the patient’s current biopsy. before being analyzed to find abnormalities at the biomolecular level and select treatment medicines that are suitable for individual patients Reduces side effects from treatment It is different from cancer treatment using chemotherapy. It is also a convenient cancer test. It doesn’t take very long. When a patient undergoes a Precision Cancer Medicine cancer examination to look for abnormalities specific to cancer This will help doctors select drugs that help avoid side effects from treatment. Effectively shortens the patient’s recovery time.
Dr. Apichat Panitchivalak Doctor specialized in radiotherapy and oncology Bumrungrad Hospital Explain that radiotherapy is part of cancer treatment. It uses high-energy radiation to target the cancer cells to destroy the tumor cells. We aim for patients to be cured of disease or reduce symptoms or suffering. In order to help patients have a better quality of life, the goal of using radiotherapy is to provide accurate, accurate treatment, and the patient experiences the least amount of side effects. or have no side effects and reduce the time required for radiation treatment, for example, current breast cancer radiation takes a shorter time from 6 weeks to just 4 weeks, and each time the radiation is used The time is only 10 minutes, while radiation therapy for prostate cancer Reduce treatment time from 8 weeks to 3 weeks, etc.
Dr. Bowon Weerasuepphong, medical expert in oncology Bumrungrad Hospital revealed that Horizon Cancer Center has very good treatment results. We have a high survival rate compared to standards in the United States. For example, treatment results for 450 breast cancer patients from statistics in 2021-2022 found that patients with stage 1-3 breast cancer had a 1-year survival rate. After receiving treatment, up to 100%, while the standard criteria in the United States are 99%, 97%, and 94% (respectively, stages 1-3), while stage 4 breast cancer patients have a survival rate of 100%. year, as high as 90%, compared to the benchmark average of 61%.
In addition, in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of cancer medicine given to a group of breast cancer patients who have indications for giving medicine before surgery. Be it chemotherapy, targeted drugs or immunotherapy. Then, a biopsy from the surgery is taken to check for any remaining cancer cells. It was found that the rate at which cancer cells were completely destroyed by preoperative medication was For patients treated at Horizon Cancer Center There was an above-average average of all types of breast cancer among patients hospitalized in the United States. which shows that Horizon Cancer Center There is a selection of highly effective drugs. and suitable for each patient These results require the experience and expertise of the medical team in planning a detailed and precise treatment plan.
Dr. Suthida Suwannawecho, specialist in oncology and Palliative Care, Bumrungrad Hospital said palliative care For patients with terminal cancer (Palliative Cancer Care), it is care that focuses on increasing the quality of life of patients and their families. Help reduce suffering in terms of physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects, always taking into account the needs and wishes of patients and their families. The Horizon Cancer Center has a Palliative Tumor Board team consisting of a team of doctors and nurses who are experts in palliative care who will closely monitor and evaluate symptoms and provide care in all dimensions. We have also collaborated with the Graduate School of Chulalongkorn University. Bring music therapy into patient care to help patients feel better relaxed.
In addition to the fact that we never stop developing ourselves. Another important thing in today’s world. is to find partners who have the same goals Bumrungrad Hospital works with both domestic and international partners. To develop treatment and deliver a good quality of life to people. Ready to create a strong and sustainable medical network, Dr. Rujapong concluded.
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