Vietnam - Korea cooperation brings new hope to breast cancer patients

(Dan Tri) - The workshop "Update on new advances in diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer" organized by Hong Ngoc Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital in collaboration with Samsung Medical Center opens up opportunities to improve the quality of patient care in Vietnam.

The workshop "Update on new advances in diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer" attracted a lot of attention from domestic doctors (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

According to Globocan 2022 statistics, Vietnam recorded about 24,563 new cases of breast cancer, accounting for over 25% of all cancer cases in women. Although the rate of early detection is increasing, this disease still poses many challenges for the health sector.

In that context, on August 16, Hong Ngoc Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital in collaboration with Samsung Medical Center (Korea) organized a workshop on "Update new advances in diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer", under the direction of the Vietnam Medical Association and the Vietnam Cancer Association.

The workshop received the attention and support of the domestic medical community, attracting more than 200 multidisciplinary doctors and leading oncologists to attend, such as Prof. Dr. Le Van Quang, Director of K Hospital, Vice President of the Vietnam Cancer Association. The chairpersons were experienced oncologists: Prof. Dr. Pham Nhu Hiep, Vice President of the Vietnam Cancer Association; Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, oncologist at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, Phuc Truong Minh, Former Director of Cancer Institute 108; Associate Professor Dr. Le Hong Quang, Head of Breast Surgery Department - K Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Pham Nhu Hiep, Vice President of Vietnam Cancer Association, delivered the opening speech at the conference (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

8 In-depth Reports from Korean Experts - A Comprehensive Look at Breast Cancer

The event brought together 8 Korean experts and many leading Vietnamese oncologists, presenting comprehensive content from early diagnosis, surgical intervention to post-treatment rehabilitation.

The event brought together 12 leading oncology experts from Vietnam and Korea (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

The opening report by Professor Jeong Eon Lee provided an overview of the current state of breast cancer treatment with impressive figures. Accordingly, in Korea, up to 80% of breast cancer cases are detected early in the DCIS stage, with a survival rate of up to 98-99%, while late detection cases (stage III, IV) account for a very low percentage. Regarding treatment, about 2/3 of patients receive breast-conserving surgery and 1/3 have to have their breasts removed. Notably, nearly 60% of patients who have their breasts removed are currently reconstructed immediately after surgery thanks to the cooperation of plastic surgeons.

Ms. Jeong Eon Lee presented on the current situation of breast cancer in Korea (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

The highlight of the first discussion session was the report by Associate Professor, Dr. Ji Soo Choi - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Center for Imaging Science , Samsung Medical Center on "The role of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer".

Associate Professor, Dr. Ji Soo Choi analyzed the power of modern imaging diagnostic technology, from MRI, mammography to ultrasound integrated with artificial intelligence (AI). These tools allow for the early detection of breast cancer, creating the premise for doctors to develop accurate and timely intervention plans, improving the patient's chances of recovery.

Associate Professor, Dr. Ji Soo Choi shares about the role of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

In addition, reports on personalized treatment emphasize the application of molecular biology combined with multimodal breast cancer treatment. This approach helps optimize care effectiveness while minimizing side effects, opening up the prospect of safer and more appropriate treatment for each disease case.

Closing the workshop, Prof. Ji Hye Hwang - Former President of the Korean Cancer Rehabilitation Association shared valuable information about personalized treatment methods for both physical and mental health, aiming to help patients regain their health, confidence and return to normal life soon.

Intensive development strategy starts from international cooperation

Sharing about the future development orientation of the Oncology department of Hong Ngoc General Hospital, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong emphasized: “The event marks an important step forward in the strategy of expanding the oncology department at our hospital. With the guiding principle of taking the patient as the center, Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh is ready to accompany patients on their journey to fight cancer”.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong hopes that the workshop will create an opportunity for Vietnamese and Korean doctors to exchange practical experiences in diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive management of breast cancer (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

This workshop is part of the oncology development strategy towards comprehensive treatment of Hong Ngoc General Hospital.

Hong Ngoc General Hospital aims to develop a modern Oncology department with international standard treatment procedures (Photo: Hong Ngoc General Hospital).

In the long term, the hospital will develop a comprehensive plan to cooperate with experts from Samsung Medical Center and medical centers around the world to help promote and standardize cancer treatment processes. Thereby, Vietnamese cancer patients will enjoy the benefits of the most advanced treatment right at Hong Ngoc General Hospital.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/hop-tac-viet-han-mang-hy-vong-moi-cho-benh-nhan-ung-thu-vu-20250816135937993.htm