king77 Doctors reveal innovation Cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA (HPV DNA) method

self-sampling form do not have to trestle hoping to add new options for women Encouraging admissions for screening No infection found today In the next five years, check again.

Currently, cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA method can be collected by yourself in the hospital. Added new options for testing Reduce concerns in various fields such as fear of pain, embarrassment from doctors, as well as worries about expenses Confirming health insurance eligibility to cover examinations, treatments, assuring the concept of detection (HPV) early can reduce the risk of cervical cancer and death.

Dr. Piyawat Laohutanon, director of Chonburi Cancer Hospital and a specialist in gynecological oncology, revealed that although cervical cancer is a cancer that is most common in women from young to old. And it is the 5th most common cancer in Thai women after breast cancer. Colon cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer, but it is one of the few cancers that are preventable. If screened correctly and regularly, cervical cancer is caused by infection with the HPV virus. and has a period of 10 years of disease progression since infection and cell changes until it develops into cancer

“Currently, there were 5,422 cervical cancer cases estimated in Thailand in 2017 and a slight decline of 5,320 in 2020. Currently, the incidence of cervical cancer is 11.1 per 100,000 population, but the World Health Organization I want all countries to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer to 4 per 100,000 people.

“Therefore, Thailand still has to carry out intensive cancer screening. combined with vaccination for schoolchildren There are many factors that make women neglect. Not attending cervical cancer screening, such as not knowing cervical cancer This is caused by high-risk HPV strains (strain 16 and strain 18). If the infection is detected early, it can be diagnosed and treated early. before the infection causes abnormal cells and develop into cervical cancer

“In addition, it is caused by personal reasons such as fear of going on a pole, fear of injury, embarrassment from the doctor and concern about the cost of the examination. and treat if found to be cancer, etc., causing many people to visit when they have symptoms and found to have cervical cancer Which is unfortunate if patients regularly undergo HPV screening. It can reduce the risk of cancer. and ultimately reduce the mortality rate from this disease.

When there are more options for testing for people at risk. with the opportunity to choose to collect samples yourself which is a test for HPV that is the main cause of cervical cancer This is different from the Pap smear test that detects cell abnormalities. which must wait for abnormal cells to be detected It is believed that it should increase the comfort of the patients in the examination. and will be able to plan treatment in a timely manner.”

Dr. Suleeporn Sangkrachang, Deputy Director of Health System Development National Cancer Institute said that Thailand has a policy and planning service and treatment as well as the health system And the support for cancer treatment from good governments is at the top of the world.

Bringing the innovation of cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA Test is one of our intentions to push people to realize. and a correct understanding as well as realize the importance of getting screened, including the right to appropriate treatment which is the long-term strategy of the institute Along with mentioning the guidelines for diagnosis in the laboratory that Focus on testing HPV DNA test nationwide.

“For the diagnosis of infection, it must still be carried out by a medical technician according to the practice guidelines. In the laboratory or lab only But it will increase the choice for people to choose the doctor to collect the samples as usual. Or you can choose to collect samples yourself. This must be done in a hospital only.

“The nursing staff will advise you on how to collect samples according to the instruction manual thoroughly and accurately. By having the patient do a vaginal sample with a swab as instructed in the bathroom. Before putting the results in the specimen box for the staff to analyze the results in the laboratory further. Patients can develop an appropriate treatment plan with their doctor early on. While if the test results do not show HPV, the patient can plan a screening visit. Again in 5 years, no need to check every year. which is considered another advantage different from the traditional cervical cancer screening test.”

Dr. Suleeporn added He emphasized that the HPV DNA test cervical cancer screening test at the moment is not available in general pharmacies. But it is a new option available in government and private hospitals where patients can ask staff. and can choose to operate according to their own needs and medical rights

On the side of Dr. Attaporn Limpanyalert Deputy Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) discussed the goals, policies and strategies of the NHSO in eliminating cervical cancer completely at present and in the future, including the benefits of cancer screening. cervix, coverage, and groups of people since the screening as well as if a patient is found and have treatment

“Currently, the NHSO has integrated an inspection campaign campaign. cancer screening Cervical cervix using HPV DNA test for Thai women aged 30-60 years, covering all rights nationwide for free. which is organized by the provincial public health office and the network of service units in the area From the past using the Pap smear technique, but this year, the new testing method has been adjusted using the HPV DNA test technique or the DNA test to detect HP. V It is a more accurate and sensitive genetic code test. Including the newest option is the self-collecting HPV DNA test. You will be able to know the results within 1 month.

In the past year, there were more than 822,301 cervical cancer screenings among women aged 30-60 years. Cervical cancer is likely to be curable if it is taken care of in its early stages. And in accordance with the guidelines (Guideline) revised September 2018 of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Thailand, the NHSO board resolved to add “Incentives for cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA Test” to replace the Pap smear method every 5 years by NHSO.

Cervical cancer screening by HPV DNA test technique costs the same amount as the conventional technique, but the difficulty is how to get the target group to come in for a large number of screenings. itself added to this, including the provision of a unit to inspect the people in the area and health insurance rights Therefore, it is another mechanism to increase people’s access to screening tests. ( king77 )