Hospital offers free check-ups
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Chulabhorn Hospital is providing 1,000 free physical check-ups, and an online service for people to assess their risk of cancer, to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's 80th birthday.
Since early detection can often lead to better treatment, the online questionnaire in Thai offers a convenient way for people to learn about their individual cancer risks and study disease prevention.
The hospital also gathers information on the cancer situation in the country for use by researchers planning future cancer prevention measures.
Cancer treatments often do not yield good results since most cases are diagnosed when the disease is already widely spread. The hospital three years ago opened a risk-assessment clinic, developed a database and designed a system to screen for cancer based on age and personal situations.
Respondents to the online questionnaire showing a certain level of cancer risk were advised to make an appointment for a free follow-up examination at the hospital.
