Warning: “Lung Cancer” Dr. Manop brings up the case of Ae Pornthip. Pointing out that “Asian women who don’t smoke” are at high risk!
Dr. Manop raises the case of “Ae Pornthip” to warn of lung cancer in Asian women. Non-smokers are also at high risk.
On June 3, 2025, Professor Dr. Manop Pitakphakorn. Head of the Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine, Siriraj Genomics Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, posted a message via X (Twitter) citing the example of the news about the death of the mother of young actor “Nonkul Chanon” and, most recently. The news of “Ae Pornthip”, wife of “Por Nattawut”, who was revealed to be suffering from lung cancer.
Dr. Manop said that lung cancer in non-smokers is increasing. Especially among Asian women, and is also more likely to occur in younger people. One of the significant factors that is significantly linked is PM2.5 air pollution. Which is a silent threat to the เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง health of city people without their knowledge.
Although lung cancer treatment has improved significantly, there are many targeted drugs that can be taken orally and help patients live longer, the main problem is that the drugs are expensive and cannot be reimbursed by health insurance, which is a major obstacle to accessing treatment, especially in the long term.
In addition, Dr. Manop also emphasized that
PM2.5 is a very serious health threat and should not be ignored, especially in Asian countries where dust levels often exceed standards, putting people at risk of serious diseases, even if they have never engaged in risky behaviors such as smoking.
Who should be careful?
- Asian women, especially those living in urban areas
- People who have never smoked but have abnormal symptoms such as chronic coughing and shortness of breath
- People living in areas with high PM2.5 dust values
Doctors recommend that people pay more attention to their lung health, get regular check-ups, and avoid areas at risk of PM2.5, including using masks that effectively protect against dust particles, such as N95 masks or equivalent.