5 popular cancers that Thai people are the most
1. Liver cancer
It is the number 1 most common disease, occurring three times more often in males than in females. Most are in the age range of 30-70 years. In the early stages, liver cancer often does not show symptoms. Until they are diagnosed, they are usually at the end of the disease and cannot receive treatment in time. Resulting in the greatest number of patient deaths. Liver cancer has the main causes: Exposure to hepatitis virus drinking alcohol Exposure to aflatoxin (Aflatoxin), exposure to certain drugs, and genetics, etc.
2. Lung cancer
Currently, lung cancer is the most common cancer in Thailand. It was found to be the second most common cause in males and the fourth most common cause in females. It was found that the main cause of lung cancer is smoking. or receive cigarette smoke The first symptoms usually include coughing up phlegm or blood, chest pain, and loud and rapid breathing. Decreased appetite, etc.
3. Cervical cancer
It is one of the cancers that worries many women. Because it is a disease that has a chance of occurring easily It is therefore not surprising that each year, up to 500,000 new patients are found around the world, and it is still one of the top of cancer in Thai women Usually found between the ages of 30-70 years.
4. Breast cancer
It is the number 1 most common type of cancer found in women. Approximately 90% cases of breast cancer arise from the mammary glands and milk ducts. It is mostly found in women over 40 years of age.
5. Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is another popular type of cancer that is frequently found and is the leading cause of death for all cancer patients in Thailand. It is a disease that can occur at any age, especially working people. Symptoms of colon cancer often appear such as: Blood in the stool, weight loss, symptoms of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, etc.
