Medical experts discuss new trends in breast cancer treatment

Medical experts recently convened for the conference ‘New Trends in Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer: Highlights from GBCC 2026’ to discuss advancements in oncology. The event was organized by Hong Ngoc - Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital in collaboration with the Global Breast Cancer Conference (GBCC) and the Korean Breast Cancer Society (KBCS).

According to GLOBOCAN 2024 data, breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer among women globally, with approximately 2.4 million new cases. In Vietnam, the disease is also the leading cancer among women, recording 25,711 new cases and 10,609 deaths.

The conference focused on shifting medical trends toward personalized treatment and reducing unnecessary surgical interventions. Discussions emphasized selecting surgical scopes based on individual patient characteristics and treatment responses. Furthermore, experts noted that breast reconstruction is evolving to prioritize not just physical appearance, but also softness and sensation to improve the quality of life for patients.