In October, Vinmec Central Park International Hospital launched Cancer Prevention Week with the participation of experienced national and international experts in oncology. Attendees can have free examinations, consultations, and screenings, as well as learn useful knowledge on effective cancer prevention and treatment tips.
The Cancer Prevention Week consisted of two main activities including free screenings and consultations, and knowledge-sharing sessions on cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Nowadays, the incidence of cancer is increasingly high. Cancer can be attributed to high exposure to chemicals, viruses, and radioactive substances, etc. or the development of unhealthy daily habits such as smoking, skipping breakfast, staying up late, workout laziness, and unprotected sexual interaction, etc.
Vietnam’s ranking of new cancer incidence is up by 9 levels as compared to 2018. Specifically, Vietnam is ranked at 90/185 countries. And the cancer mortality rate has increased by 6 levels, ranking 50/185 countries. It is estimated that up until now, there have been 122,690 cancer deaths and 182,563 new cancer cases.
The Cancer Prevention Week consisted of two main activities including free screenings and consultations, and knowledge-sharing sessions on cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Nowadays, the incidence of cancer is increasingly high. Cancer can be attributed to high exposure to chemicals, viruses, and radioactive substances, etc. or the development of unhealthy daily habits such as smoking, skipping breakfast, staying up late, workout laziness, and unprotected sexual interaction, etc.
Vietnam’s ranking of new cancer incidence is up by 9 levels as compared to 2018. Specifically, Vietnam is ranked at 90/185 countries. And the cancer mortality rate has increased by 6 levels, ranking 50/185 countries. It is estimated that up until now, there have been 122,690 cancer deaths and 182,563 new cancer cases.
