2,500 Vietnamese women get free breast cancer screening

In response to Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Pink October), the Cancer Patient Support Fund - Bright Tomorrow has coordinated with many major hospitals across the country to deploy 2,500 free breast cancer screenings for women.

Doctors at Bach Mai Hospital advise people on how to self-examine their breasts to detect abnormalities early - Photo: BVCC

A series of hospitals screen for breast cancer for free

The program was deployed simultaneously at K Hospital (Quan Su, Tan Trieu facility), Hanoi Oncology Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital, and Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital with the support of Roche Pharma Vietnam and Beiersdorf Vietnam.

This is one of the activities of the campaign "Join hands for the woman I love" in 2025, aiming to encourage Vietnamese women to proactively care about their "bust" health, raising awareness about prevention and early detection of breast cancer, a disease that is on the rise in Vietnam.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Health , breast cancer is a common cancer in women in Vietnam and most countries in the world. Every year, our country records 24,563 new cases of breast cancer, accounting for 28.9% of the total number of cancer cases in women.

Each participating woman received a clinical examination, ultrasound and mammogram as needed, along with direct advice from a specialist on how to perform breast self-examination and maintain regular check-ups.

According to experts, regular screening plays an important role in early detection of breast cancer, a stage with a high chance of cure, helping to significantly reduce treatment costs and burden.

Having received free breast cancer screening at K Hospital, Ms. Thuy Nga (45 years old, Hanoi) shared: "This is a very meaningful program for women aged 40 and over. Thanks to the examination and consultation, we understand better about the risks of the disease and how to prevent it. I feel much more secure."

Free screening is one of the important highlights of the 2025 campaign, alongside communication programs such as the Cat Linh - Ha Dong "Pink Train" or "Lighting up the pink building" in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

All working towards a common goal of raising awareness, encouraging action, and giving Vietnamese women the opportunity to live healthier lives.

Women get mammograms to screen for breast cancer risk at K Hospital - Photo: BVCC

When should breast cancer screening be done?

According to specialists, detecting breast cancer at an early stage increases the chance of successful treatment by over 90%. However, in Vietnam, most patients come to the hospital when the disease is already in a late stage, reducing the chance of cure.

Therefore, this free screening program is considered an opportunity for women to check their health, detect abnormalities promptly and receive in-depth advice from a team of experienced doctors and nurses.

Participants include women aged 40 and over, or aged 35 if their mother or sister has breast cancer.

Doctors also recommend that women aged 30 and over should start regular check-ups at a specialist medical facility once a year. Women aged 40 and over should have annual breast cancer screening with mammograms.

October is known worldwide as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” – also known as “Pink October” – to raise awareness of breast cancer and encourage early screening.

In Vietnam, the Ministry of Health and the Bright Tomorrow Fund are among the pioneers in implementing communication campaigns and breast cancer screening in Vietnam.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/2-500-phu-nu-viet-duoc-tam-soat-ung-thu-vu-mien-phi-20251102093411837.htm