From November 12 to 14, 2025, Vinh Long General Hospital will coordinate with Cho Ray Hospital to organize the first phase of radiotherapy technology transfer, marking an important milestone in perfecting cancer treatment capacity right at the provincial level.
During the technical transfer process, experts from Cho Ray Hospital, including oncology - radiotherapy specialists, radiotherapists and radiotherapists, and the team from the Oncology Department, Vinh Long General Hospital, conducted radiotherapy techniques on 6 actual cases such as: 1 case of radiotherapy to replenish brain tumors, 2 radiotherapy for breast cancer after surgery for amputation, 2 radiotherapy for breast cancer after breast conservation surgery and 1 radiotherapy for breast cancer after surgery for amputation of the armpits and reconstruction of the breast.
The transfer process was implemented methodically, in accordance with professional procedures, strictly meeting radiation safety standards and technical requirements for human resources and equipment. Before conducting radiotherapy, patients were fully prepared, including consultation, explanation of the disease condition, and technical procedures.
The patient was given a simulated CT scan to accurately determine the location and size of the tumor, a radiotherapy plan with specialized software to optimize dosage and limit the examination area, a linear accelerator system, fixed table, positioning laser and safety equipment were also carefully certified to ensure effectiveness and high accuracy in treatment.
The implementation of radiotherapy at Vinh Long General Hospital not only helps people in the province and the Mekong Delta region access modern cancer treatment methods right in the locality, but also contributes to reducing the burden on upper-level hospitals, saving time and treatment costs for patients.
This is also an opportunity for local health workers to directly access new techniques from leading experts, improve their professional qualifications and the ability to master high-tech equipment.
Previously, the hospital has implemented many specialized treatment techniques in oncology such as cataract surgery, alveolar dredging, chemotherapy, targeted treatment and immunotherapy. The addition of radiotherapy techniques has completed the closed cancer treatment chain at the hospital, from the stage of diagnosis - surgery - chemotherapy - radiotherapy - supportive care.
To ensure sustainable implementation capacity, the hospital has invested in a system of modern facilities and machinery, including linear accelerators, 3D-CRT radiotherapy planning software systems, IMRT and VMAT, radiotherapy areas that meet radiation safety standards.
Human resources are also standardized with a team of 07 oncologists and nurses, engineers and technicians who have been trained in depth.
