Mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection to treat cancer for 2 patients

Vinh Long General Hospital has just performed mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection to treat breast cancer for two female patients over 60 years old.

On November 12, according to information from the Oncology Department, Vinh Long General Hospital, this hospital has just successfully performed 2 mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection surgeries for breast cancer patients, thereby mastering specialized techniques in cancer treatment right in the locality.

Previously, two female patients LTN (62 years old) and NTT (68 years old, both from Vinh Long) came to the hospital with a persistent left breast tumor. After examination, testing and biopsy, doctors diagnosed breast cancer and prescribed surgical intervention to remove the breast and dissect the axillary lymph nodes.

The surgeries were performed by the team in more than 1 hour, ensuring complete removal of the lesion, safety of the axillary lymph nodes, and minimal invasion. After surgery, the incisions healed well, ensuring aesthetics and both patients recovered well and were soon discharged from the hospital.

Female patient recovers after surgery

Photo: Nam Long

According to specialist doctor Le Hoang Vinh, Head of the Oncology Department - Vinh Long General Hospital, mastectomy combined with axillary lymph node dissection is one of the basic treatment techniques but requires high expertise, usually only performed at end-line hospitals. With support from leading units such as K Hospital and Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital, doctors at Vinh Long General Hospital have approached, mastered and mastered this process, ensuring safe and effective techniques according to the protocol.

In addition, the hospital has been perfecting a closed-chain cancer treatment model, from screening - diagnosis - surgery - chemotherapy - radiotherapy - supportive care.

Currently, Vinh Long General Hospital is effectively implementing treatment methods such as surgery for breast, thyroid, and soft tissue cancers; chemotherapy for cancer diseases; immunotherapy and targeted drugs; radiotherapy for all types of cancer and combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/phau-doan-nhu-nao-hach-nach-dieu-tri-ung-thu-cho-2-benh-nhan-185251111162356585.htm