Chinese Thais at greater risk of "nasopharyngeal cancer" than thought 😱

🎬 * * The movie "Dear You: A Love Letter to Ama" * * * conveys the heartwarming love story between Ama and his grandchildren through memories and small details that previous generations used to replace the word "love," whether it was every meal prepared, a concern that was never uttered, or a sacrifice hidden on every weekday. ❤️

The story is so simple but meaningful that many people think about Ama and his family. 👵🏻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Although the original story does not directly mention cancer, the story of a Chinese Thai family in the film reminds many of another common disease in southern Chinese: Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma * * 🩺

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# # 🧬 Why are people of southern Chinese descent at high risk?

Many people may not know that * * people of Chinese Cantonese, Southern Chinese, including Thai people of Chinese descent * * have a significantly higher chance of post nasopharyngeal cancer than the general population.

In the past, the disease used to be called * * "Cantonese Cancer" or "Guangdong Cancer" * * because of the large number of cases found in Guangdong, Hong Kong and southern areas of China. 🇨🇳

🔬 The cause is not genetic alone, but the result of many common factors, especially * * genetic associated with the immune system (HLA) * *, which causes some people to respond to the * * Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) * * different from the average person.

When this virus is in the body of a genetically vulnerable person, it may encourage cells in the back of the nasal cavity to change to cancer more easily. 🧬🦠

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♪ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 have a family history, the more you should pay attention

If a direct family, such as a * * father, mother, or sibling * *, has ever suffered from nasopharyngeal cancer, the risk of a family member is higher.

Even living abroad or changing the living environment, ⚠️

So if a family has a history of the disease, the information should be provided to the doctor when undergoing a medical examination. 🩺

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# # 🐟 What is involved in Cantonese fermented salted fish?

Another factor that used to play an important role is * * Cantonese fermented salted fish eating culture * *

This type of food may contain high amounts of * * nitrosamine * *, a carcinogenic substance, and can work with genetic factors and EBV infection, resulting in an increased risk of disease.

Especially in the past, many children started eating this type of diet at a young age. 👶🏻

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# # 🚨 The first stage may have unclear symptoms.

The important thing is that early nasopharyngeal cancer often has unclear symptoms * *, so many people come to the doctor once the disease has spread.

If you or your family are of southern Chinese descent, pay attention to these disorders. 👇

🔹 * * 1. With large nodules on the neck without pain * *

🔹 * * 2. Chronic unilateral tinnitus * * Like having water in the ear. 👂

🔹 * * 3. Frequent nosebleeds or blood sputum * * 🩸

🔹 * * 4. Steer one nose for a long time * * 👃

If these disorders are ongoing, a doctor should be seen to evaluate the cause. 🔎🩺

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# # 🌱 Good news! Currently, the risk is reduced.

The current * * rate of the disease is declining compared to the past * *, in part due to changing consumption habits, especially declining eating fermented foods.

And importantly, ❤️ * * If detected from an early stage, radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy yields good treatment and a high chance of recovery * *

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♪ # ❤️ Health care is another way to tell love

Sometimes movies don't just have the task of telling stories, love or memories, they also turn us back to caring more about family people.

If your home has * * Ama Akong or an adult relative of Chinese descent * * specifically has a family history of nasopharyngeal cancer. 👵🏻👴🏻

Inviting a medical examiner or seeing a doctor when there is a breakdown may be another way to express the most valuable love. ❤️

* * Because caring for the people we love can start with health care from today * * 🌿

# Cancer behind the nasopharynx # Trending # Thai people of Chinese descent # Cancer risk # FUDA Cancer Hospital