Malignant lymphoma, a type of cancer, is occurring with alarmingfrequency in Vietnam and the numbers are rising every year, says NguyenAnh Tri, Director of the National Institute of Haematology and CentralBlood Transfusion.
About 2,700 new cases of lymphoma in people ofall ages are detected in Vietnam each year, but it occurs most commonlyin middle age.
Over the last 10 years, Vietnam has madesignificant progress in diagnosing and treating cancers, malignantlymphoma in particular, but it was strapped by a shortage of qualifiedoncologists across the country, Tri said at a recent ceremony to launch aproject in Hanoi.
The project seeks to strengthen diagnosis andtreatment of the disease in Vietnam. It is a cooperative venture betweenleading prestigious lymphoma treatment centres in Vietnam including theNational Institute of Haematology, Central Blood Transfusion Institute,HCM City Oncology Hospital, and Cho Ray Hospital.
The 413,000 USD project is being funded by the Hoffmann-La Roche representative office in Vietnam.
Thestrong links between the leading medical units in haematology will forma professional foundation for training in lymphoma diagnosis andtreatment, and promote the exchange of skills and experience between thekey centres and lower-level hospitals.
The project expects toachieve a high standard of understanding and a full integration ofinternational standards in lymphoma management.
The three-yearproject will provide intensive training courses at international centresfor Vietnamese professionals, including oncologists specialising indoctors in lymphoma.
In 2015 and 2016, the project will organisetraining courses at high-level hospitals at home and abroad, establishmore laboratories, and promote international co-operation in research.
Expertssaid at the launching ceremony that Vietnam needs more highly qualifieddoctors in all provinces and cities to meet the increasing demand forlymphoma treatment.
Lymphoma is a form of cancer that affects theimmune system. Specifically, it is a cancer of immune cells calledlymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. There are two broad types oflymphoma and many subtypes.
The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Bothchildren and adults can get Hodgkin lymphoma. The risk may be higher inearly or late adulthood and the disease occurs at a slightly higherrate in males.-VNA
About 2,700 new cases of lymphoma in people ofall ages are detected in Vietnam each year, but it occurs most commonlyin middle age.
Over the last 10 years, Vietnam has madesignificant progress in diagnosing and treating cancers, malignantlymphoma in particular, but it was strapped by a shortage of qualifiedoncologists across the country, Tri said at a recent ceremony to launch aproject in Hanoi.
The project seeks to strengthen diagnosis andtreatment of the disease in Vietnam. It is a cooperative venture betweenleading prestigious lymphoma treatment centres in Vietnam including theNational Institute of Haematology, Central Blood Transfusion Institute,HCM City Oncology Hospital, and Cho Ray Hospital.
The 413,000 USD project is being funded by the Hoffmann-La Roche representative office in Vietnam.
Thestrong links between the leading medical units in haematology will forma professional foundation for training in lymphoma diagnosis andtreatment, and promote the exchange of skills and experience between thekey centres and lower-level hospitals.
The project expects toachieve a high standard of understanding and a full integration ofinternational standards in lymphoma management.
The three-yearproject will provide intensive training courses at international centresfor Vietnamese professionals, including oncologists specialising indoctors in lymphoma.
In 2015 and 2016, the project will organisetraining courses at high-level hospitals at home and abroad, establishmore laboratories, and promote international co-operation in research.
Expertssaid at the launching ceremony that Vietnam needs more highly qualifieddoctors in all provinces and cities to meet the increasing demand forlymphoma treatment.
Lymphoma is a form of cancer that affects theimmune system. Specifically, it is a cancer of immune cells calledlymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. There are two broad types oflymphoma and many subtypes.
The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Bothchildren and adults can get Hodgkin lymphoma. The risk may be higher inearly or late adulthood and the disease occurs at a slightly higherrate in males.-VNA
