What’s new in childhood cancer treatment in Thailand in 2025:
Big Step Forward: Thai-Made Cancer Medicine In July 2025, Thailand introduced a new medicine called Imcranib 100 . It was developed by Thai scientists at the Chulabhorn Royal Academy , led by Princess Chulabhorn . This medicine helps treat serious cancers like leukaemia and rare skin tumours. It targets cancer cells directly, so children may have fewer side effects like hair loss or nausea. Because it’s made in Thailand, it’s much cheaper than imported drugs, making treatment more affordable for Thai families. Smart Medicine: Targeted Therapy Imcranib 100 is part of a new type of treatment called targeted therapy : It looks for special changes in cancer cells and attacks only those. This means less damage to healthy cells , which is very important for growing children. Early Detection Is Still a Challenge Doctors in Thailand are worried that many cancers in children are still found too late . Ab...