Many people discover lung cancer at a late stage, so experts recommend screening
TS.BS. Ha Anh Duc – Chief of Office of the Ministry of Health, Chairman of the Vietnam Young Doctors Association, said a worrying fact is that about 75% of lung cancer patients in Vietnam are detected at a late stage. This makes treatment difficult and often leads to low survival rates.
On December 17, more than 3,000 people in the Capital over the age of 40 were examined, consulted, had basic blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and electrocardiograms for free… at the Middle-level Launching Ceremony. Health Innovation Network – Program ‘Digital transformation for lung health’.
At the program, people are also instructed to install an app to monitor their health regularly, and especially experience disease screening with artificial intelligence tools by answering a set of questions and reading X-ray results.
The organizing committee also set aside 05 gift sets, each including 5 million VND in cash and gifts for the families of 05 cancer patients in difficult circumstances. The Vietnam Young Doctors Association will continue to mobilize funds and coordinate with the Bright Tomorrow Cancer Patient Support Fund to implement post-screening support activities for cancer patients.
The program ‘Digital transformation for lung health’ organized by the Central Vietnam Association of Young Doctors plans to screen for lung diseases and lung cancer for 50,000 people in Hanoi and Da Nang City. , Can Tho City, Thua Thien Hue province, from now until the end of January 2024.
Delegates visited people who came to the clinic after the launching ceremony
PhD.BS. Ha Anh Duc – President of the Vietnam Young Doctors Association said that lung cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in Vietnam are facing many challenges. Regarding lung cancer, the situation in Vietnam is quite serious with a high number of new cases and deaths. Lung cancer ranks second in both incidence and mortality, only after liver cancer.
“A worrying fact is that about 75% of lung cancer patients in Vietnam are detected at a late stage, making treatment difficult and often leading to low survival rates. Lung cancer and its diseases. Other lung diseases are becoming one of the leading causes of death worldwide. However, if detected early, the likelihood of successful treatment is very high. This is why the program This screening is extremely important and urgent” – Chairman of the Vietnam Young Doctors Association said.
Also according to Dr. Ha Anh Duc, the Digital Transformation for Lung Health program aims to detect early signs of lung disease, especially lung cancer, through advanced and effective screening methods. . Through this screening, we can significantly reduce the mortality rate from lung disease and improve the quality of life for patients. People, especially those at high risk, should participate in this screening program.
According to K Hospital, the incidence of lung cancer begins to increase gradually after the age of 40. Most lung cancers are diagnosed between the ages of 35 and 75, most commonly between the ages of 55 and 65. Symptoms Suggested lung cancer such as: persistent dry cough; coughing up blood, dull chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing; Unexplained weight loss.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Tu – Permanent Vice President, General Secretary of the Vietnam Young Doctors Association said that to be screened for lung diseases and lung cancer, people in the provinces and cities in the program can register. Register online on the website phoikhoe.net or directly at medical facilities participating in the program to participate in free screening and chest X-rays. If there are signs of pathology, funding will be arranged to measure respiratory function or low-dose CT scan.
For patients with pathological conclusions, they will be introduced to support programs for treatment and consultation, and regular health monitoring. The total value of the examination each person can receive is worth more than 3 million VND.
Previously, the program was also held in Ho Chi Minh City. As of November 30, 2023, in Ho Chi Minh City alone, hospitals have examined 12,455/14,417 patients registered on the phoikhoe.net page, of which 283 CT scans detected 21 cases of tumors. , re-examined with high-dose CT with contrast, stages 1-3; 193 respiratory function tests detected 11 cases of COPD, including 03 cases of emphysema and 08 cases of chronic bronchitis.
In the coming time, the Vietnam Young Doctors Association will continue with accompanying units to implement activities of the Medical Innovation Network, bringing advanced science into practical application, improving global health. representing Vietnam./.
