Vietnamese doctor becomes cancer treatment ambassador
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Dr. Phuong, a physician from Bach Mai Hospital in Vietnam, recently became an ambassador for the Oncidium Foundation, an international non-profit organization focused on cancer treatment.
After nearly twenty years of work in oncology, her appointment should expand professional networks and increase Vietnamese patients’ access to advanced cancer therapies. Dr. Phuong trained at Hanoi Medical University, completing residencies in Vietnam and France before earning her PhD in 2013 and becoming an associate professor in 2018. At Bach Mai Hospital, Dr.
Phuong led efforts to introduce technologies like PET/CT imaging and targeted therapy for complex cancers, and she also worked on cancer screening programs for women in underserved communities. The Oncidium Foundation connects over 800 treatment centers in 63 countries, and Dr. Phuong’s role will promote research cooperation and training.
The foundation focuses on targeted radionuclide therapy, a method that uses radioactive tracers to locate and destroy cancer cells, and it aims to provide resources to patients in developing countries who cannot afford advanced treatment.
