Why You Should Get Screened for Cancer, Even Without Symptoms

Annual health check-ups can help you determine your risk of cancer before symptoms start to show.
 
Unfortunately, over 70% of cancer patients in Thailand are diagnosed when they are at an advanced stage, when treatments become more complex, and chances of survival are significantly reduced.
 
 

When Cancer Is Detected Early

 
Many cancers can be cured if they are detected in their early stages.
 
Some of these cancers are:

• Breast cancer – Survival rates exceed 90% if diagnosed at stage 0–1.
• Colorectal cancer – A colonoscopy can detect and remove polyps before they develop into cancer.
• Cervical cancer – Abnormal cells can be detected and treated before they become cancerous.

 
 

Who Should Get Screened

 
Cancer screenings aren’t only for older adults or those feeling unwell. You should consider a cancer screening if you are:

• Age 30 or over
• Have a family history of cancer
• Planning to have children  
• Creating a long-term health plan
• Are perfectly healthy

 
 

Cancer Screening at Bumrungrad

 
At the Bumrungrad Health Screening Center, our CancerCheck Packages are designed to suit different health goals:
 
CancerCheck Basic — This package includes a blood test and tumor markers.
 
CancerCheck Premium — Aside from a blood test and tumor markers, this package also includes imaging tests to detect any abnormalities.
 
CancerCheck Premium Plus + Cancer Gene — This package includes a genetic test for cancer risk alongside a blood test, tumor markers, and imaging tests.
 
 
Early detection allows for a much higher chance of cure. It’s important to undergo cancer screenings.
 
 
 
By Apirati Yangphaibul