Implantable Chamber
An implantable chamber (also known as a ‘port’) is a device, placed under the skin in a surgically created pocket,…
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Oncology (Hy Vong Cancer Centre)
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a very frequent cancer worldwide. In Vietnam its incidence has been increasing steadily and it is now…
Chemotherapy safety at home
Chemotherapy is a way of treating cancer using specific drugs. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells but…
Bowel and Bladder Preparation for Radiotherapy to the Pelvis
The organs within your pelvis, for example the cervix and uterus (female) or prostate (male),…
Covid-19 Vaccination Guide for People with Cancer
People with cancer – especially those undergoing treatment – are at high risk for Covid-19 complications. So, don’t wait to…
Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumours that develop in or…
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold and Active Breathing Coordinator
WHAT IS DEEP INSPIRATION BREATH HOLD (DIBH)? DIBH is a radiotherapy technique where patients take a deep breath during treatment,…
Mouth Sores and Cancer Treatment
Sore mouth and throat occur because the rapidly growing cells in the mucosal lining of the mouth and throat are…
Fine Needle Aspiration for Head and Neck Conditions
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a diagnostic procedure used to investigate superficial (just under the skin) lumps or masses.
Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening
Detecting Cancer Faster than Ever A higher chance of survival through very early detection What is a Low Dose CT…
Bone Marrow Aspiration And Biopsy
WHAT ARE BONE MARROW ASPIRATION AND BIOPSY? Bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration are procedures to collect and…
Surgery for Cancer of the Oesophagus
For some earlier stage cancers of the oesophagus (food pipe), surgery can be used to try to remove the cancer.…
Colorectal Cancer
WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER? Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon (the main part of the large…
Stomach cancer
WHAT IS THE STOMACH CANCER? The Stomach is located in our upper abdomen and is part of our digestive system.…
Colorectal resection
Colorectal resection WHAT IS THE LARGE INTESTINE? The large intestine (or large bowel) is the lower part of the digestive…
Oncology (Hy Vong Cancer Centre)
Recognised as a leader in cancer diagnosis and treatment in Vietnam, Hy Vong is a Centre of Excellence providing expert and compassionate care for every type of cancer, from the rarest to the most complex.
