Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital

The ceremony to announce, honor and exchange 50 typical works and clusters of construction in Ho Chi Minh City, on April 26. Photo: Thanh Chan

HCMC honors 50 outstanding works and clusters of construction on the occasion of the April 30 holiday

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HCMC - On the occasion of April 30, HCMC honored 50 typical construction works and clusters of the city.

Patients with genetic factors for cancer will receive higher clinical examinations. Photo: Provided by the hospital

Understanding the genetics of cancer

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If a patient is identified as carrying a gene mutation related to cancer, the doctor will consider the patient's current condition to develop an effective treatment regimen.

Every day, 4,000 - 4,900 people come to the Oncology Hospital for cancer screening. Photo: NGUYEN LY

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens efforts to reduce pressure on cancer treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital receives 4,700-4,900 patients every day. Therefore, the challenge of receiving and treating patients at the hospital is very large.

The ceremony to announce and hand over the decision to appoint Dr. Diep Bao Tuan as Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital took place on the afternoon of November 22. Photo: Provided by the hospital

Appointment of Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital

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HCMC - Dr. Diep Bao Tuan - Deputy Executive Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital was appointed to the position of Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital.

Esophageal cancer patient after being reconstructed with small intestine. Photo: Provided by the hospital

Using small intestine to regenerate pharynx and esophagus for cancer patients

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HCMC - A patient with esophageal cancer underwent surgery to remove a segment of the jejunum (small intestine) and reconstruct the pharynx - cervical esophagus.

Teacher Dinh Thi Kim Phan has been working with pediatric cancer patients for more than 15 years. Photo: Producer.

Teacher keeps 1,500 notebooks of children with cancer

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At "Life is beautiful" is the story of teacher Dinh Thi Kim Phan, who has been working with children with cancer for more than 15 years.

Regular cancer screening helps in early detection and effective treatment. Photo: Nguyen Ly

Can pregnant women be screened for breast cancer?

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According to statistical reports at Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital in the first half of 2024, the rate of women with cancer accounted for 33.6%.

Plan radiotherapy in 2-4 minutes instead of 4 hours thanks to AI application

Plan radiotherapy in 2-4 minutes instead of 4 hours thanks to AI application

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Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital applies artificial intelligence (AI) to help reduce cancer radiotherapy planning time from 2-4 hours to 2-4 minutes.

Patients have PET/CT scans for diagnosis and monitoring of cancer treatment at Cho Ray Hospital. Photo: Thanh Chan

Reasons why Ho Chi Minh City lacks radioactive drugs for cancer diagnosis

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HCMC - The demand for PET/CT scans to diagnose and monitor cancer treatment is huge, but the supply of radioactive drug F-18 FDG is not enough to meet the demand.

Women in difficult circumstances received free cancer screening on the morning of October 19 at Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital (branch 2). Photo: Ngoc Tram

Awarding 2,010 cancer screening packages to disadvantaged women

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Through the project “Touching and sharing, giving hope”, 2,010 screenings for 4 cancers for disadvantaged women in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi were awarded on the morning of October 19.