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Cancer patients in Vietnam may access new Russian drug
K Hospital in Hanoi has announced plans to introduce the Russian-made cancer drug Pembroria into its treatment protocols, although the medication is currently not covered by Vietnam’s public health insurance scheme.
Vietnam faces rising cancer drug costs, some over $500,000 annually
Cancer treatment costs in Vietnam are soaring, with some drugs now exceeding $500,000 a year.
Doctors warn against CT scan overuse in disease screening
Worried about cancer and stroke, many people are seeking whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans to detect disease conditions early.
Two major risks faced by seeking cancer treatment abroad
The cost of traveling overseas for cancer treatment is substantial, yet the outcomes often fall short of expectations.
Why more Vietnamese families are seeking cancer treatment abroad
For many families, taking parents abroad for cancer treatment is a journey of hope but also a meaningful way to express love and filial piety.
Southern Vietnam's only cyclotron offline, disrupting cancer scans
PET/CT machines sit unused as key radiotracer supply halts during facility upgrade.
Bee sting ‘cure’ worsens cancer, leads to surgery for Vietnamese woman
A 42-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City developed severe complications after rejecting hospital care for breast cancer and using honeybee stings as an alternative treatment. Doctors now warn against such unproven methods.
Vietnam performs its first scarless cancer surgery
K Hospital pioneers vNOTES technique for gynecologic cancer, offering scar-free, minimally invasive treatment.
Experts warn against mass use of cancer marker tests
Vietnamese flock to blood tests hoping to detect cancer early, but doctors say results can mislead.
First hospital invests in AI-powered robotic system for cancer treatment
The CyberKnife S7 system, valued at nearly 200 billion VND (approximately 8 million USD), enables the treatment of tumours anywhere in the body without surgery, marking a major advance in non-invasive, highly precise cancer therapy.
Thyroid cancer check-ups spark panic among patients
Some healthcare workers over-advise thyroid patients, even urging surgery for small 4-5mm tumors.
Vietnam's lung cancer crisis: Most cases found too late
Experts stress the importance of screening to reduce the high mortality rate from lung cancer.
Tragic end for cancer patients who rejected western medical treatment
A 31-year-old female doctor with cancer chose not to undergo surgery and instead sought healing through a macrobiotic diet. By the time she returned to the hospital, her condition was deemed incurable.
Cancer patients shocked by lower treatment costs in Vietnam
Many cancer patients seeking treatment abroad are surprised to find that the same medications and therapies are available in Vietnam at a fraction of the cost.
Cancer patients' health worsens as they use only medicinal herbs
Instead of receiving medical treatment at hospitals, many cancer patients use therapies based on medicinal herbs, doctors say.
Cutting-edge brachytherapy training equipment delivered to Vietnamese hospitals
Three prominent cancer hospitals in Vietnam have adopted state-of-the-art brachytherapy training equipment from Elekta through the ACTIVE project.
