Vinh Long General Hospital delivers first radiation therapy

Vinh Long General Hospital has deployed the first radiotherapy machine, marking a new development in cancer treatment at the provincial level.

On November 14, Vinh Long General Hospital coordinated with Cho Ray Hospital (HCMC) to organize the first transfer of radiotherapy techniques, marking an important milestone in perfecting cancer treatment capacity at the provincial level.

Doctors prepare to perform radiotherapy on a patient

PHOTO: NAM LONG

Accordingly, from November 12 to 14, during the technology transfer process, doctors and technicians of Cho Ray Hospital, together with the Oncology Department team of Vinh Long General Hospital, practiced radiotherapy on 6 real cases, including: adjuvant radiotherapy for meningioma; 2 cases of radiotherapy for breast cancer after mastectomy and lymph node dissection; 2 cases of radiotherapy for breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery and 1 case of radiotherapy for breast cancer after mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection with breast reconstruction.

The transfer process is implemented methodically, following professional procedures, strictly meeting radiation safety standards and technical requirements on human resources and equipment.

Before radiotherapy, the patient is fully prepared, including consultation, explanation of the disease condition, and technical progress. The patient is given a CT simulation scan to determine the exact location and size of the tumor, and radiotherapy planning is done using specialized software to optimize the dose and limit the radiation area. At the same time, the linear accelerator system, fixed table, laser positioning and safety equipment are also carefully calibrated to ensure high efficiency and accuracy in treatment.

Doctors monitor the radiotherapy process

PHOTO: NAM LONG

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.

To ensure sustainable implementation capacity, the hospital has invested in modern facilities and machinery: linear accelerator, 3D-CRT, IMRT and VMAT radiation therapy planning software system, radiation treatment area meeting radiation safety standards. At the same time, human resources are also standardized with a team of 7 oncologists and nurses, engineers and technicians who have been intensively trained.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/benh-vien-da-khoa-vinh-long-phat-tia-xa-tri-dau-tien-185251114162359383.htm