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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that is a common sexually transmitted infection. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Some types of genital HPV may cause genital warts, while other types of genital HPV are linked to abnormal cell changes on the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancers, including; vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, penile cancer, anal cancer, cancers of tonsils, oropharyngeal cancer.

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Breast Cancer: A Health Concern Women Should Be Aware Of.

Breast cancer is a disease that can affect any woman. In addition to impacting physical health, it also affects mental well-being. Currently, there have been significant advancements in breast cancer treatment. Understanding the disease and selecting appropriate treatment methods from the early stages can increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery.

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Pancreatic Cancer Screening: Who Needs It and When?

Pancreatic cancer, ranking as the 12th most common cancer globally, presents unique challenges in both diagnosis and treatment. Screening for pancreatic cancer is crucial, especially for those at high risk.

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Gastric Cancer Screening: Early Detection Saves Lives

Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Even with advances in medicine, survival rates remain low, particularly when cancer is found at later stages. That is why early detection is so important—it can make a real difference.

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Journey to Recovery from Cervical Cancer

Ms. Niporn Kongmueang, a cervical cancer patient, shared her treatment experience with Dr. Chantawat Sheanakul, a specialist in gynecologic oncology and laparoscopic surgery.

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Team of obstetricians specializing in gynecologic oncology

Every gynecologic cancer challenge has a solution. At Bumrungrad's Women Center, experienced gynecologic oncologists and a multidisciplinary team provide expert care.

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Colorectal Cancer — A Silent Disease with Inherited Risks

Colorectal cancer ranks among the most common cancers worldwide, with a significant number of diagnoses annually. While many cases stem from environmental factors and personal lifestyles, approximately 5-10% of patients inherit the disease genetically.

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Colorectal Cancer — A Concern for Those Under Age 50

The passing of actor Chadwick Boseman — renowned for his role as the Black Panther — from colon cancer at the age of 43 has brought heightened awareness to the risk of this disease among individuals under 50.

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Cervical cancer: A preventable deadly cancer

According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer found in women worldwide. We now know that the human papillomavirus or HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer.

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