Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

The Most common cancer in Thai women is Breast cancer. Breast cancer tends to increase continuously, Men also can possibly have breast cancer in the ratio of 1 in 100 of all breast cancer patients.

There are 47 new Thai women diagnosed with breast cancer per day or 17,043 persons/year.

And there are 13 breast cancer deaths per day or 4,654 people per year.

Source: Cancer in Thailand VOI.X 2016-2018 National Cancer Institute Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health)

Public Health Statistics 2019 Strategy and Planning Division Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health

Risk Factors

• Getting older
• Have a history of breast cancer or a tumor in the mammary glands                                                    
• The first-degree relatives (mother, siblings) with breast cancer
• First menstruation before age 12 or menopause after age 55
• Overweight obesity
• Consuming alcohol

7 Signs of Breast Cancer

1. A lump in the breast or armpit
2. the shape or size of the breast changed
3. Abnormal discharge from the nipples
4. Inverted nipples or chronic sores on the nipples
5. Dimples, wrinkles, and rashes around the areola
6. Abnormal pain in the breast or armpit
7. The skin of the breast is Dimples, wrinkled, thick, swollen skin resembles that of an orange peel.

Breast Cancer Can be Detected Early by

1. Self-examination at least once a month
2. Inspected by medical personnel
3. Have an x-ray or mammogram every year from the age of 40 years.

Outcomes of treatment for early breast cancer can be cured up to 95%

Screening is a preliminary test to prevent cancer in risk groups. If we want to take care of our health to be strong and confident, an annual health check-up is recommended for everyone, to diagnose health problems that can be treated promptly.

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