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Testimonial from a colonoscopy patient |
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My father, Samuth Nuchnart, came in for a consultation with Dr. Pitulak Aswakul because he was experiencing tightness in the chest and bloating in the stomach. The doctor recommended that he undergo both gastroscopy and colonoscopy, but due to his being 80 years old and never having undergone anything like that he told them he didn’t want to do it since he was afraid of what might happen. She therefore recommended alternative treatment in the form of medication aimed at treating his symptoms for one week which, while it helped a little, did not completely relieve him of his problems. The doctor was then able to convince him to carry out the procedures. At first it all looked so easy but nothing in life is that simple… Read more |
Stop colon cancer with genetic cancer screening |
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In precision medicine the role of the doctor, in addition to treating disease, is to help prevent disease recurrence as well. For instance, many people may be unaware that some cancers can be genetically inherited. We are now able in Thailand to screen for cancer genes. |
Next Generation Sequencing Technology has the ability to sequence up to 95% of an entire human genome and conduct genetic mapping of families. Up to 50 of the most common cancer genes can be detected, including those responsible for the three most common cancers in men and women. Read more |
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Treating colon cancer with precision medicine |
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Recent innovations in the field of medicine mean that the lives of cancer sufferers can be significantly extended. It is even possible to completely eradicate colon cancer through the use of specially designed drugs. Read more | |||||||||
Drugs used to treat colon cancerThere are a number of effective drugs currently available for the treatment of colon cancer, particularly stage 4 colon cancer when the cancer cells are spreading to nearby organs or other organs in the body. Such drugs can be categorized into the following three groups:
Results of drug-based colon cancer treatmentColon cancer is the most common frequently occurring form of cancer found in Thailand today. When detected in its early stages, there is a chance that colon cancer can be successfully eradicated. Even those suffering from stage 4 colon cancer who receive appropriate treatment can still lead a better quality and longer life than those who do not receive chemotherapy. Chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy treatments will be carefully considered by medical staff in order to ensure that patients get the most out of any treatment they receive. If you are diagnosed with colon cancer, there is no need to feel overly afraid. Consulting with a doctor who will ensure you receive the correct form of treatment can significantly increase your chances of beating the disease. Alternatively, if stage 4 colon cancer has been detected, receiving the proper course of treatment could enable you to survive for longer than you may imagine, with some patients having lived a peaceful and fulfilling life for more than five years after diagnosis. Early identification and treatment of colon cancer means a greater chance of success. Be sure to attend your annual health checkups. If you are over the age of 45 you are advised to undergo regular colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer. Additionally, those with a family history of colon cancer should not wait until they reach 45 years of age to undergo screening for the disease. |
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Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Programs
Available through December 31, 2019 Remarks: Programs include the administration of general anesthetic
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