What’s new in childhood cancer treatment in Thailand in 2025:

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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. About 60% of cases are diagnosed in advanced stages, when treatment is harder.

That’s why hospitals are working on:

  • Better screening tools.
  • More education for parents to spot warning signs early.

 

Healthy Lifestyle Matters

Even though cancer can be caused by many things, doctors say:

  • Eating less processed food, less red meat, and more fruits and vegetables can help reduce risk.
  • Avoiding alcohol and smoking is also important — even for families, because secondhand smoke affects children too.

 

References

[1] Thailand Achieves Cancer Treatment Milestone With Imcranib 100

[2] Bangkok Post - Early-onset cancer shift


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