The Department of Health reveals statistics from the Ministry of Public Health. In 2022, 38,559 Thai women were diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said that the cancer situation in Thailand According to the data from the Ministry of Public Health (Health Data Center) in 2022, it was found that Thai women had the most breast cancer, 38,559 cases, followed by cervical cancer, 12,956 cases. The most number of 19,776 cases, followed by 12,181 cases aged 50-59 years and 5,177 cases aged 40-49 years, showing that breast cancer is a silent threat. Because in the early stages of breast cancer, there will be no symptoms, no pain, no pain, abnormal symptoms will appear when the cancer is inflamed. and spread all over the place The risk of death is very high. Dr. Suwanchai went on to say that The risk of breast cancer is found in older women. especially over 40 years of age, having a family history of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or a history of breast cancer or have had a lump in the breast area that the results of the examination were found to be abnormal first menstruation before age 12, menopause after age 55, or having received chest irradiation before age 30, and women who smoke heavily, drink alcohol, do not exercise It was found that people aged 15-49 years who gained 10 kilograms of body weight had an 18 percent increase in chance of developing breast cancer, while men had the right to have breast cancer. 1 in 100 of breast cancer patients milk The Department of Health recommends that Thai women Those aged 20 years and over should start practicing breast self-examination skills. on a monthly basis which will make us aware of the normal condition of the breast If breast abnormalities occur, they can be found early. 'Monthly self-screening for breast cancer It can be seen with the eyes and palpable by hand. There are 3 methods of palpation. Any method can be used. But make sure it covers the entire breast. The bottom edge of the bra, the nipple area, under the armpits and collarbone, do not lift a finger from the breast while palpating. from the collarbone area to the bottom of the thorax by palpation from under the armpit or under the arm to the base of the breast and move three fingers in an up and down direction And alternately so on throughout the breast. 2. Palpation in a spiral Begin palpation from the upper part of the breast around the areola along the spiral. until reaching the base of the breast Covering the armpit and collarbone area and 3. wedge-shaped palpation Begin palpation from the top of the breast around the areola to the base and then back to the top. This continues over the entire breast. Covers the armpit and collarbone area. In addition, the breast should be palpated using 3 fingers, 3 touches (index finger, middle finger, ring finger) and press in 3 levels as follows: lightly press to feel the area under the skin, press medium to feel the middle of the breast. and press hard to feel the milk near the sternum When palpation finds a lump that grows 2-5 centimeters in size, the survival rate is 75-90%. The survival rate is only 15 - 30 percent'.

Source: Thai News Agency