Consultation on Colon Cancer by Samitivej Hospital

97% of patients are unaware they are at risk for Colon Cancer and most cases are found in people aged 45 and over.

If you have a family history of colon cancer or are over age 45, take a preliminary risk assessment and receive the following free privileges:

• Free online video call consultation with a gastroenterologist.
• Free on-site consultation with a genetic counsellor at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, our corporate member, on colon cancer genetic occurrence and preventing hereditary colon cancer.

Click here to start the assessment.

Available today through 30 April 2023

Even if no symptoms or abnormalities are present, this assessment can reveal your risk so we can look toward prevention. When it comes to colon cancer, symptoms usually appear at later stages, so make time to take the assessment now, before you forget.

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Symptoms = Advanced Colon Cancer

For general illnesses, patients usually see a doctor when they experience abnormal symptoms. When it comes to colorectal cancer, however, patients often do not notice any symptoms or their symptoms may be similar to those of other gastrointestinal disorders. As such, patients often think there is nothing to worry about. Symptoms include changes in the digestive system, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, unexplained weight loss, weakness or fatigue, paleness, blood in stools, and chronic stomach pain, especially in the lower abdomen, any of which could be symptoms of colorectal cancer in stages 2-4.

Under Samitivej’s “Once That Matters” campaign, data showed that 97% of patients were unaware that they were at risk of colorectal cancer at the age of 45 and over, had never had a colonoscopy before, and thought that they should wait till they noticed symptoms before coming to see a doctor.

About Samitivej Hospital

Samitivej Hospitals, part of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), is a leading group of private hospitals serving both Thailand and the ASEAN region. Samitivej’s first hospital was founded in June 1979. Samitivej’s main office is located at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Sukhumvit Soi 49, Bangkok. Samitivej Hospital has a long history of excellent care and innovation. In 1999, Samitivej became the first hospital in Thailand to be awarded the prestigious recognition as a Mother-and-Baby Friendly Hospital by the WHO and UNICEF. Further recognitions include Thailand’s Prime Minister Award for the Most Recognised Service in 2004 and hospital accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI). Samitivej was also the first hospital outside of Japan to be accredited with the Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JCQHC) award. Samitivej Hospital was named the best hospital in Asia for medical tourists by the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), ranking among the world’s top 10 hospitals for medical travellers.