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A Russian scientist who was arrested in Siberia last week on suspicion of state treason and flown to Moscow despite suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer has died, lawyers and a family member said on Sunday.

Roche Thailand has introduced a new method in lung cancer diagnosis using a low dose computerised tomography scan which provides accurate diagnosis in the vital early stage of the dreaded disease.

Surgery can reduce the chance of death from lung cancer by a third, lung specialist Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs said on Monday.

One reason why many cancers are so dangerous is that they metastasize. A new study led by Chinese scientists revealed that the bacteria in the tumor cells assist cancer's relocation and promote cell survival during tumor progression.

“R2M in Medical Innovation Forum” on Friday April 8, 2022 from 9.00 to 12.00 hours at VIE Hotel, Bangkok.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among Thai women and the second-leading cause among Thai men, according to the Department of Medical Services.

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This week, find our exclusive interview with Farid Bidgoli, General Manager of Roche Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos in deep discussions about fighting cancer in Thailand.

Thailand on Friday commemorates World Cancer Day by remembering local celebrities who sadly succumbed to this disease and were missed by many.

Established since 2000, World Cancer Day is held every 4 February and is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to highlight the fact that the disease is a major cause of death worldwide, and to promote equal treatment access for cancer patients.

The Department of Health on Sunday urged agencies tackling the Rayong oil spill to watch out for health impacts on officials and residents.

Six young people, who are now aged between 17 and 27, sued the operator of Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant, claiming they developed thyroid cancer due to radiation exposure after the plant's multiple meltdowns.