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Việt Nam successfully applies 3D-printing technology to treat bone cancer

Vinmec International General Hospital on January 22 announced its doctors have simultaneously replaced both the pelvis and part of the femur in one operation to treat a patient with an extremely rare type of bone cancer.

"Let Her Talk" joins Women's Unions to provide free cervical cancer screening

The Women's Unions of Thu Duc City and District 6, HCM City, cooperated with the "Let Her Talk" campaign to host the "Screen for Cervical Cancer Today" event on December 2 and 9.

More than 6,000 cancer patients receive treatment drug support

More than 6,000 cancer patients have been provided with treatment drugs with a total value of 1.6 trillion VND (nearly 66 million USD) from 2019 to the end of August 2023, heard a conference held by the Ministry of Health in Hanoi on November 8.

Hair station boosts confidence for young cancer patients

Many children with cancer lose their hair during chemotherapy, but really they lose much more… their dignity and confidence.

The miraculous journey of a patient who was in hospital for 11 years

In the last 11 years of his hemophilia treatment, Phan Huu Nghiem experienced 26 surgeries. His medical file has at least 65 medical records.

Young doctor pursues nuclear medicine to improve cancer treatment

Doctor Mai Hong Son, who works at the 108 Military Central Hospital in Hanoi, did not choose nuclear medicine in the first place yet 10 years of hard work and diligent learning have turned him into an award-winning expert and researcher in the field.

Doctor dedicates life to cancer patients

Dao Van Tu’s career in the medical sector is no coincidence. It stems from his childhood.

HCM City deploys smart medicine

Entering the medical treatment department of HCMC’s Eastern People Military Hospital, people are surprised to see a robot wearing medical scrubs with the traditional scarf of the southern region around its waist.

VN hospitals use new techniques, medicine for cancer treatment

Oncology hospitals and centres are using new techniques and medicine for cancer treatment amid a rise in cancer incidences in the country, Dr Pham Xuan Dung, head of the HCM City Oncology Hospital, said.

Vietnam has high hopes for new cancer therapy

More time is needed to measure the effectiveness of a cancer treatment with immunotherapy, Vietnamese scientists say.

AI-driven support system assists in cancer treatment

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has chosen three hospitals to pilot the IBM Watson for Oncology, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven clinical decision support system.

Female doctor’s research on gac fruit shows promise for cancer treatment

Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis) contains substances which can kill 85-90 percent of cancer cells, especially skin and breast cancer, according to a researcher. 

Rhino horns should be removed from the drug list: scientists

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam and China are considered the two biggest rhino horn consumers in the world. 

VN female scientist discovers way to help treat Alzheimer’s

VietNamNet Bridge - After seven years of research, a female Vietnamese scientist has discovered a new transmitter to help prevent Alzheimer’s.

The deficiencies in cancer treatment in Vietnam

In cancer treatment, next-generation and expensive drugs do not always mean the best therapies for patients, according to Nguyen Le, a physician at Military Hospital 103.

Vietnamese women shine in scientific research

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese women have proven they can contribute greatly to the advancement of science, a field where men still dominate.

Lung cancer therapy is 'milestone'

 A lung cancer therapy can more than double life expectancy in some patients, a "milestone" trial shows.