Horizon Cancer Center at Bumrungrad Hospital: 40 Years of Commitment to Overcoming Cancer

Over 40 years of commitment to overcoming cancer Horizon Cancer Center Bumrungrad Hospital Providing care covering all dimensions

…It is predicted that there will be more than 35 million new cancer patients in 2050, and according to the cancer statistics of the National Cancer Institute in 2022, it was found that there will be about 140,000 new Thai cancer patients every year. ..

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Thais. And it is the leading cause of death for people around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that in 2022 there will be approximately 20 million new cancer patients and 9.7 million people will die from this disease. It is estimated that in 2050, there will be more than 35 million new cancer patients, and according to the cancer statistics of the National Cancer Institute in 2022, it was found that every year there will be about 140,000 new Thai cancer patients (or an average of 400 people per day) and approximately 83,000 people died.

Bumrungrad Hospital is committed to defeating cancer. Not only to diagnose and provide effective treatment (Effectiveness) precisely (Precision Medicine) and appropriately in each patient. But we are also committed to finding ways to genetically screen people at risk for cancer (Advanced Genomic Testing for Cancer Screening), managing risk to prevent and/or reduce cancer risk (Cancer Risk Reduction) that could occur and palliative care in all dimensions (Comprehensive Palliative Care) so that terminal cancer patients and their families have the best quality of life. With the evolution of medicine Team of experts in oncology and multidisciplinary

Doctor Athirat Jarukitpipat Chief Executive Officer Bumrungrad Hospital said that the cancer problem directly affects the disease state. and the quality of life of the population both nationally and globally Bumrungrad Hospital As a private hospital providing treatment at Quaternary Care level, we are ready to push and increase the level of care for cancer patients. and screening Managing risk and effective prevention of cancer We have experience in the comprehensive treatment of difficult and complex diseases. including cancer This is a disease that requires a multidisciplinary medical team. (multidisciplinary team) with experience And modern technology is used to help improve the efficiency of treatment in every dimension. from Horizon Cancer Center Bumrungrad Hospital This is the only hospital in Thailand ranked in the field of oncology as the best specialty hospital APAC 2023. It is another option and hope for cancer patients and their families to receive specific healthcare for cancer.

Doctor Narongsak Kiatkhajornthada Head of Horizon Bumrungrad Cancer Center, specialist in oncology and hematology Bumrungrad Hospital said that Horizon Bumrungrad Cancer Center The aim is to provide comprehensive care and treatment against cancer in all dimensions. From preventative care Cancer diagnosis and treatment Including monitoring to prevent recurrence. Providing patient-centered care. Focus on personalized care To treat complex diseases and symptoms this is different in every patient

Bumrungrad Hospital There are a total of 1,400 doctors, almost 400 full-time doctors, there are doctors in various fields and cancer specialists, all subspecialties, which allows us to organize the best medical team. The most suitable for the care of every cancer patient Caring for cancer patients Every point and every step is important. We must prevent errors from occurring at various points. From diagnosis, to treatment and monitoring of treatment results. of which we have a team of doctors with specialized skills. This results in the best treatment results and leads to a good quality of life.

Dr. Rujapong Sukbot, senior vice president of medical operations Bumrungrad Hospital said that Horizon Cancer Center IS another center of medical excellence (Center of Excellence) in Bumrungrad. We will increase the level of treatment to one institution in 2024 from the Horizon Cancer Center. It has treated over 12,500 cancer patients per year and has over 1,000 new patients per year, a number considered to demonstrate the preparation and potential of the medical team.

What makes cancer treatment at Horizon Bumrungrad Cancer Center different from other places is
1. Care with over 40 years of experience specializing in cancer.
2. Care covers all dimensions From prevention, diagnosis and treatment at each stage of cancer to designing the right treatment for each patient.
3. Multidisciplinary cancer care, with the Multidisciplinary Tumor Board and Comprehensive Palliative Care meetings.
4. Application and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology such as NGS in diagnosis. and design the perfect cancer treatment To be fair and accurate. Get good results from the treatment
5. A commitment to the most accurate screening, diagnosis and treatment possible in cancer care. Integrating the evolution of medical genetics

Dr. Thanawat Jirakulaporn, expert doctor in oncology Bumrungrad Hospital said that the Horizon Cancer Center Bumrungrad Hospital organizes a meeting of the multidisciplinary tumor committee or a meeting of a multidisciplinary medical team specializing in cancer, such as a specialist in cancer. oncological surgeon, pathologist, radiologist specializing in cancer Laboratory staff and pharmacists to find treatment methods together With a team of experts in various fields. related Able to accurately interpret test results, such as medical genetics specialists and geneticists, pathologists with advanced experience in detailed biopsy to accurately diagnose tumor cells, multidisciplinary teams of all specialists Fields involved in providing healthcare advice and in the co-organization of appropriate examination programs for each individual, new therapeutic approaches are also reviewed and studied. Regularly develop international knowledge (updating guidelines) for center staff.

Dr. Harit Suwanrasamee, expert doctor in oncology Bumrungrad Hospital explains that cancer treatment in the past When a doctor diagnoses a patient with cancer Therefore, treatment was started based on the symptoms of the disease. This usually involves radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, which may be called treatment at the end of the disease. It also gives many side effects from the treatment. Because it is a treatment that causes the destruction of normal cells along with tumor cells, but currently there is a precision approach for cancer treatment, which is a method of detecting abnormalities at the biomolecular level. Get the best cancer treatment methods for patients at all stages. The doctor will review the patient’s current biopsy. before being analyzed to find abnormalities at the biomolecular level and select the right therapeutic drugs for individual patients. Reduces side effects of treatment. It is different from treating cancer with chemotherapy. It is also a convenient test for cancer. It does not take much time. When a patient undergoes a precision oncology medicine exam to look for cancer-specific abnormalities This will help doctors choose drugs that help avoid side effects of treatment. Effectively reduces patient recovery time.

Doctor Apichat Panitchivalak Doctor specialized in radiotherapy and oncology Bumrungrad Hospital Explain that radiotherapy is part of cancer treatment. It uses high-energy radiation to target cancer cells to destroy them. Our goal is for patients to recover from illnesses or reduce symptoms or suffering. To help patients have a better quality of life, the goal of using radiation therapy is to provide accurate and accurate treatment and the patient experiences the fewest side effects. or have no side effects and reduce the time needed for radiation treatment, for example, current radiotherapy for breast cancer takes a shorter time from 6 weeks to just 4 weeks, and every time radiation is used The time is only 10 minutes, while radiotherapy in prostate cancer Reduce the treatment time from 8 weeks to 3 weeks, etc.

Dr. Bowon Weerasuepphong, expert doctor in oncology Bumrungrad Hospital revealed that the Horizon Cancer Center has excellent treatment results. We have a high survival rate by US standards. For example, the treatment results of 450 breast cancer patients from statistics in 2021-2022 found that stage 1-3 breast cancer patients had a 1-year survival rate. treatment, up to 100%, while the standard criteria in the United States are 99%, 97% and 94% (stages 1-3, respectively), while patients with stage 4 breast cancer have a survival rate of 100% . up to 90%, compared to the benchmark average of 61%.
Furthermore, in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of anticancer drugs administered to a group of breast cancer patients who have indications to administer drugs before surgery. Whether chemotherapy, targeted drugs or immunotherapy. Then, a biopsy of the surgery is performed to check for any remaining tumor cells. It was found that the rate at which cancer cells were completely destroyed by preoperative medications was For patients treated at Horizon Cancer Center The average is higher than the standard for patients treated in U.S. hospitals. in all types of breast cancer which proves that Horizon Cancer Center There is a selection of highly effective drugs. and suitable for each patient These results require the experience and expertise of the medical team to plan a detailed and precise treatment plan.

Dr. Suthida Suwannawecho, a doctor specializing in oncology and palliative care at Bumrungrad Hospital, said that palliative care For terminal cancer patients (Palliative Cancer Care), is care that focuses on increasing the quality of the lives of patients and their families. Contribute to reducing suffering in terms of physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects, always taking into account the needs and wishes of patients and their families. The Horizon Cancer Center has a Palliative Tumor Board team made up of a team of doctors and nurses experienced in palliative care who will carefully monitor and assess your symptoms and provide care at all levels. We have also partnered with the Graduate School. Chulalongkorn University Bringing music therapy into patient care to help them feel better relaxed.

Besides the fact that we never stop developing. Another important thing in today’s world. is to find partners who have the same goals. Bumrungrad Hospital works with national and international partners. Develop treatments and offer a good quality of life to people. Ready to create a strong and sustainable medical network, concluded Dr. Rujapong.

For further information, contact Horizon Cancer Center Bumrungrad Hospital Tel. 1378

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