#Medicalcare

A hidden gap in Thailand’s cancer care is leaving nearly nine in ten survivors with untreated intimate health issues. International research shows that while more Thai women survive breast cancer, the healthcare system often fails to address sexuality and women’s overall well-being after treatment.

Thailand’s cultural norms complicate open discussion about sex and intimacy. In urban Bangkok hospitals, survival rates rise, but in rural areas basic cancer care remains inconsistent. Survivors frequently navigate recovery with questions left unasked and unmet, affecting marriages and daily life.