PRINC opens first “Cancer and Radiotherapy Center” in Sisaket |

Dr. Tawan Jungsaman, Acting Chief Operating Officer Principal Capital Public Company Limited (PRINC), as director of Prince Sisaket Hospital, said the company is preparing to open the Cancer and Radiotherapy Center at the Prince Sisaket Hospital, which will provide comprehensive service From diagnosis Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy and care of patients at the end of life The aim is to provide cancer treatment and radiotherapy services. which has international standards for the people of Sisaket and nearby areas to receive thorough and equitable care

“We are part of spreading knowledge. and creating access to care for cancer patients From prevention of primary diseases Cancer risk counseling Plan to use to decide the appropriate treatment for each patient. Including screening Diagnosis of various tumors with appropriate tools and sufficient for service recipients as well as rehabilitating the body and mind to bring patients back to a better quality of life,” Dr Tawan said.

The opening of the Cancer and Radiotherapy Center at Prince Hospital Sisaket marks an improvement in medical care this time. and specialized cancer diagnosis in Sisaket province and lower Isan area. It aims to cover all processing rights by 2025 and is ready to enter service from December 2024 onwards.

Dr Tawan said cancer is a major health problem. Affecting people’s lives is number 1 in the Health Zone 10 area, which covers the Lower North East (Isan) provinces, a total of 5 provinces, namely Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen and Mukdahan (Source: Strategy and Planning Division Ministry of Public Health, March 2023) found that there were more than 107.55 cancer deaths every 100,000 inhabitants. and is the No. 1 cause of death for people in Health Zone 10.

The “Principal Health Care” of Prince Sisaket Hospital is making progress to increase the level of healthcare for people in the area. With the opening of the first oncology and radiotherapy center in the province of Sisaket. It is considered a collaboration with the government to provide comprehensive and modern care to cancer patients in the area. This is in line with the Ministry of Public Health’s policy of focusing on treating cancer patients from early to late stages. and cancer can be treated anywhere (Cancer Anywhere) to improve the quality of life of people in the region.

By Sasithorn Simaporn