Cancer survival rate of Thai people (average 5-year survival rate ~32.3%) and the potential of resveratrol (Resveratrol) found in...

Cancer survival rate of Thai people (average 5-year survival rate ~32.3%) and the potential of resveratrol (Resveratrol) found in mulberries and other plants in preventing, inhibiting, and enhancing the treatment of cancer.

Academic explanation

1. Overview of the cancer situation in Thailand

Currently, the average survival rate for Thai cancer patients is only 32.3% 5 years after treatment. This means that nearly two-thirds of patients do not live longer than five years. This is mainly due to:

Slow diagnosis Found in the advanced stage

Access to treatment is limited.

Risk behaviors such as eating food contaminated with the carcinogen aflatoxin, smoking, alcohol, processed food

Therefore, “prevention” and “inhibiting the spread of cancer cells” are as important as medical treatment.

2. What is resveratrol?

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol. (polyphenolic compound) found in abundance in Mulberry and some plants

The main properties of this substance are Antioxidants (Antioxidant) and anti-inflammatory (Anti-inflammatory) which is directly related to the carcinogenic process.

3. The role of resveratrol in cancer

1. Inhibits the growth of cancer cells (Anti-proliferative effect)

Resveratrol can slow the division of many types of cancer cells, such as breast, colon, and lung cancer.

2. Stimulate the death of cancer cells (Apoptosis induction)

Causes abnormal cells to stop growing and die according to the normal cell cycle.

Reduce the chance of the cancer tumor expanding.

3. Anti-inflammatory (Anti-inflammatory action)

Reduce chronic inflammation that is a risk factor for cancer such as liver cancer from hepatitis virus. or colon cancer from chronic intestinal inflammation

4. Antioxidant activity

Reduce DNA damage from free radicals.

Prevent mutations that are the beginning of cancer.

5. Enhance the treatment effect (Chemo-sensitization & Radio-sensitization)

Research has found that resveratrol enhances the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to destroy cancer cells more effectively.

4. Meaning to Thai people

If Thai people have knowledge and understanding and start using resveratrol or supplements that meet standards. used in conjunction with health care, such as

Reduce exposure to carcinogens (Aflatoxin contaminants in dry food, cigarettes, alcohol, charred grilled food)

Eat a balanced diet, emphasizing vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

Exercise regularly

Have an annual health check to look for early stage cancer.

It can help reduce the risk of cancer. and in patients who already have cancer It will help make the treatment more effective and have a chance of increasing the survival rate to more than 32.3% in the future.

Summary

The current cancer survival rate in Thailand is still low (only 32.3% at 5 years). The use of natural plant substances such as resveratrol, which has scientific evidence that it helps Prevent and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It will be another important tool in health care if combined with standard medical treatment and lifestyle behavior adjustments. There is an opportunity to help improve the survival rate of Thai cancer patients in the future.