2023-09-03 04:51:15
Lymphoma Society Aware of the increase in lymphoma patients contribute to drive awareness Increase the patient’s chances of recovery
Lymphoma Society of Thailand Join the campaign to raise awareness of “Lymphoma”, which is regarded as one of the most serious diseases among the hematological malignancies. In Thailand, there are more and more patients every year, can be found in all ages, regarding 7000 people/year1, cancer is 1 in 10 of common cancers in Thai people. More likely to be found in males than females. And at present, it can be found in working-age adolescents. It can be seen that in the past 5 years, the number of patients has tended to increase. and still cannot clearly identify the cause
with awareness of this violent incidence National Lymphoma Society Therefore, the ninth “Miracle Changing Cancer to Happiness: Miracle is all around – Raise Awareness of Lymphoma” seminar was held on the occasion of “World Lymphoma Day” which falls on September 15 of every year. innovative treatment for patients Including passing on encouragement through activities to share experiences in fighting the disease until cured by former patients. This year, the club has scheduled an event on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor, Eden Zone, Central World. free of charge
Prof. Dr. Thanin Intarakamthornchai, Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University President of the Lymphoma Society of Thailand said that lymphoma is a disease that can be found in all genders and ages, with more than 600,000 patients worldwide found. 2 In Thailand, the number of new cases of the disease has been detected as high as 7,000. Cases have an increasing morbidity rate every year. It is considered the number one serious disease among hematologic malignancies. It is a cancer that occurs in lymph nodes anywhere in the body. From the armpits, neck, groin, crook, and in the chest, abdomen, lymph nodes are also present in every organ in the body. Can cause lymphoma at all
Although the causes or risk factors that may lead to lymphoma. Still can’t be clearly identified, but most of the risk factors and causes of lymphoma. It can be caused by both viral infections such as HIV virus (HIV), HCV virus (HCV), EBV virus (EBV), bacterial infection. That causes chronic gastritis, low immunity from receiving drugs, chemicals that contain carcinogens such as pesticides, so the prevention of lymphoma It can be done by observing yourself. Annual health check If you get sick, hurry up and get treatment. Avoid direct contact with chemicals. and always maintain a healthy body
However, this disease can be cured. Even in the late stages of the disease. Currently, there are 4 methods of treating lymphoma: 1. Use of chemotherapy 2. Use of monoclonal antibody drugs alone or in combination with Chemotherapy Currently, new groups of drugs have been invented to increase the efficiency of treatment even more. 3. Radiotherapy for some types of lymphoma or localized cancer 4. Stem cell (stem cell) transplantation in patients with recurrence 5. Immunotherapy CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapy (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy) Thailand is in the process of studying and researching.
Prof. Dr. Thanin added that Lymphoma is now considered the most common cancer. increase every year However, it is a disease that responds well to treatment. and have the opportunity to be completely cured make the world a priority and is very alert to lymphoma Therefore, September 15 of every year corresponds to “World Lymphoma Day”. This year, “Lymphoma Club of Thailand” organizes a discussion “Miracle, change cancer to be happy: Miracle is all around – Raise Awareness of Lymphoma”. The 9th time on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor, Eden Zone, Central World. Within the event, there are many interesting activities such as
– Lecture by a specialist hematologist on the topic of “Innovation for Lymphoma Treatment”
-Q&A Answer questions regarding innovative treatment for lymphoma with a specialist doctor
-Share your experience of fighting lymphoma. Power up with Ms. Lookmoo, M.D. Nattarada Kachanan, a former patient with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage 4, the owner of the page “Pak Kon”, and Ms. Tai Titayaporn Kongkathip, a former patient. Hodkin Lymphoma Stage 4 Owner of the page “Come and tell me regarding Cancer WITH ME”
-Experience endless inspiration during the “By Your Side: With Us..Beside You”
-Surprise!! Together with all my heart!! Go with Kao – Noppakao Dechapattanakhun who will bring full encouragement along with a special Fansign activity.
– Super special!! MIRACLE Bucket hat designed by Kao Noppakao Dechapattanakun, price 359 baht, all rights reserved. Within the event on Sunday, September 10, only 150 tickets!! (All proceeds go to the Lymphoma Society of Thailand)
Lymphoma patients, caregivers and the general public You can register to attend the event…for free!! without charge To register for the event, click here. For more information, please contact Line ID : @ThaiLymphoma. You can follow or ask for more information regarding lymphoma at or TikTok : @Thai.Lymphoma.
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