Nakhon Pathom governor launches breast cancer screening program by a mobile mammogram (Mammogram) in at-risk and underprivileged women
On February 28, at the Chai Phatthana Occupation Park Auditorium, Muang District, Nakhon Pathom Province, Mr. Surasak Charoensirichot Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province presided over the launch of the breast cancer screening program by mobile mammogram (Mammogram) in women at risk and underprivileged groups, 4 units, 4 regions nationwide in honor of His Majesty the King On the occasion of the 70th Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2022, with the President of the Kanchanabarami Foundation Mueang Nakhon Pathom Sheriff Provincial public health physician director of community hospital Public health officials and volunteers, Mueang Nakhon Pathom District as well as people participating in this project
Dr. Surachai Chokkanchitchai, Director of Nakhon Pathom Hospital, said that Nakhon Pathom Province by the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Public Health Office and Nakhon Pathom Hospital have seen the importance of surveillance and early detection of breast cancer patients Therefore, together with the Kanchanabaramee Foundation Set up breast cancer screening activities in 7 districts and let the area of Muang Nakhon Pathom District be the action area. to honor and offer royal merit to His Majesty the King Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 70th Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2022, as well as encouraging knowledge about risk factors. cancer symptoms Teaching breast self-examination and breast X-rays for at-risk and underprivileged women
According to the data from the National Cancer Institute in 2016, breast cancer is the number 1 most common cancer in Thailand and more than half of the patients die from this disease. Since most patients will come for treatment when the symptoms have spread and have spread, 56 percent of the best prevention of breast cancer is to find it as soon as possible. There are 3 methods of detection: 1. Examination Manually breastfeed regularly every month. 2. Examination by medical personnel 3. Examination with a breast x-ray machine
While X-ray mammography is the most effective method, But the service is still unable to cover the target group. Therefore, breast self-examination can be found. Anomalies from the beginning If diagnosed and treated since the stage has not spread or spread will reduce the severity of breast cancer And 80 percent can be cured. The Ministry of Public Health therefore sets indicators for Percentage of women aged 30-70 undergoing breast self-examination Not less than 80 percent to reduce the death rate from the disease.
For this activity, it consists of Training to educate about breast cancer Demonstration and practice of breast cancer self-examination Breast examination by a medical professional Breast examination with Ultrasound machine in case of palpation of lumps Mammography with a mobile mammography machine and referral in abnormal cases in which further treatment is required by a specialist
Which organized activities between 27-28 February 2023, 1-3 March 2023 and 7-10 March 2023. The target group is at-risk women who are initially screened in 7 districts, namely Mueang District, Nakhon Chai Si District, Sampran District, Phutthamonthon District, Bang Len District, Don Tum District and Kamphaeng Saen District Total 412 people
