Da Nang: Applying new technology in cancer diagnosis and treatment

On April 25, Da Nang Oncology Hospital coordinated with the Vietnam Cancer Association, Hanoi K Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital and cancer prevention and control facilities to organize the "6th Da Nang City Cancer Prevention and Control Conference - 2025" with the participation of more than 700 domestic and international delegates.

The conference included 1 plenary session and 24 thematic sessions with 161 scientific reports.

Delegates and experts focused on discussing and exchanging the latest advances in cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention such as the application of new technology in cancer diagnosis and early detection; advanced treatment methods (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy); guidelines for personalized treatment and palliative care for patients; promoting cooperation and improving the effectiveness of cancer prevention and control in the community.

The conference also updated modern treatment trends such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, biosimilars, concurrent chemoradiotherapy, personalized regimens, and multimodal treatment.

Many remarkable scientific reports by experts from cancer hospitals with actual clinical data in the treatment of breast, lung, colorectal, liver, cervical, head and neck, urinary tract, and thyroid cancers.

In addition, the reporters also shared information and experience in treating rare diseases, updated new guidelines on vaccination, toxicity control, improving quality of life and comprehensive care for cancer patients.

Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi emphasized that this event is an opportunity for the Oncology Hospital and the city's health sector to access, learn and promote scientific and technical development to develop professional capacity, contributing to improving the quality of health protection and care for people, bringing health and happiness to the community.

Over the past years, Da Nang has made many remarkable efforts in cancer prevention and control, from raising public awareness, implementing screening and early diagnosis programs, to investing in facilities, medical equipment and training human resources.

Specialist II Doctor Nguyen Thanh Hung, Director of Da Nang Oncology Hospital, speaks. (Photo: Van Dung/VNA)

Director of Da Nang Oncology Hospital Nguyen Thanh Hung said that currently, cancer treatment has made great progress, especially with multi-modal treatment methods, and this requires the coordination and unity of many medical specialties.

In recent years, Da Nang Oncology Hospital has successfully applied many new and modern diagnostic and treatment methods; initially meeting the needs of the people of the city and the Central region in accessing and using high-quality medical examination and treatment services.

According to statistics from the International Cancer Registry (Globocan 2022), the incidence and mortality of cancer worldwide are on the rise.

Every year in Vietnam, nearly 180,500 new cases are recorded, more than 120,000 patients die from this disease.

With a total population of nearly 100 million people, it is estimated that out of every 100,000 Vietnamese people, 180 are newly diagnosed with cancer and 120 die from cancer.

The World Health Organization predicts that by 2040, the number of new cancer cases in Vietnam will increase by about 59.4%, and the number of cancer deaths will increase by about 70.3%.

Although Vietnam's new infection rate is not among the highest in the world, the mortality rate is still at a worrying level, reflecting the fact that many patients are detected at a late stage, reducing the effectiveness of treatment.

According to data from the national survey on the burden of disease in Vietnam, 74.3% of the disease burden is due to non-communicable diseases, of which cancer is one of the top 10 causes of disease./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/da-nang-ung-dung-cong-nghe-moi-trong-chan-doan-va-dieu-tri-ung-thu-post1034992.vnp