Vietnam plans breast cancer screening for half of women by 2030
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Cancer Patient Support Fund. Bright Tomorrow are working to reduce the impact of breast cancer among women in Vietnam.
Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, explained that breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women both globally and within Vietnam, with the country seeing around 25,711 new cases each year. The Ministry recently decided to include breast cancer screening and early detection in primary healthcare, expanding access to services.
The government introduced a national action plan aiming to screen 50 percent of women aged 40 to 70 by 2030, and 70 percent by 2035. This plan focuses on increasing public knowledge, improving screening programs, strengthening diagnostic capabilities, and ensuring fair access to care. The Cancer Patient Support Fund. Bright Tomorrow will support these efforts by hosting support groups and continuing a program that donates wigs to patients undergoing treatment.
Over the past ten years, public awareness of breast cancer has increased in Vietnam, leading to earlier detection of the disease. Dr. Pham Cam Phuong of Bach Mai Hospital noted that patients now seek help before tumors become large or spread, often identifying abnormalities through routine checkups or screenings like ultrasound and mammography. Early detection allows for more treatment options, including potentially less invasive surgeries and a focus on maintaining patients’ quality of life.
