PH Embassy in Vientiane Conducts Men’s Health Issues Seminar

Ambassador to Laos Belinda M. Ante encourages the Filipino community members to be mindful of their health and conduct regular medical check-ups during the Seminar on Men’s Health held on 27 June 2019 at the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane. (Vientiane PE photo)

VIENTIANE 05 July 2019 — In observance of International Men’s Health, and as part of the ongoing health and wellness program, the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane conducted a Seminar on Men’s Health Issues on 27 June 2019 at the Embassy.

The Seminar was facilitated by Alliance International Medical Center in Vientiane general practitioner Dr. Nathee Lorvangchay, and was attended by 32 Filipino community members.

Dr. Nathee discussed prostate cancer, the leading type of cancer affecting men, and testicular cancer. During his presentation, Dr. Nathee provided signs and symptoms of prostate and testicular cancers, as well as various ways to screen for these types of cancer.

He emphasized that there is no known cause of prostate and testicular cancers, but there are patterns in terms of age and race.

In addition, Dr. Nathee discussed treatment procedures, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy for Stage 4 cancer or in the event that the cancer has spread to other organs, as well as side effects of treatment. He added that prostate cancer poses a high risk of mortality since men do not often visit their doctor for screening. He encouraged the male audience to visit their doctor for check-ups, as well as to conduct self-exams for testicular cancer.

At the conclusion of the event, the Embassy issued reminders on its consular and Assistance-to-Nationals services, and encouraged the Filipinos to approach the Embassy for any concerns that may affect the Filipinos in Laos. END

Alliance International Medical Center in Vientiane general practitioner Dr. Nathee Lorvangchay facilitated the Seminar on Men’s Health Issues. (Vientiane PE photo)

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