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Cancer trends and detection in Vietnam

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Cancer trends in Vietnam reflect a “transitional cancer model,” where the population faces both infection-related cancers and those linked to aging and lifestyle changes. Data from GLOBOCAN 2024 indicates that lung cancer is most prevalent among men, while breast cancer is most common among women. Recent medical cases underscore the necessity of early detection. One instance involved a 69-year-old woman diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a long-standing facial lesion grew significantly. Another case involved Breast cancer remains a 48-year-old woman diagnosed primary cause of cancer-related mortality for women in Vietnam, with stage IA breast cancer through routine imaging, despite being asymptomatic. Regarding breast cancer specifically, experts note that while more than 24,000 new cases recorded annually. While most cases are not hereditary, approximately 5% to 10% are linked to genetic mutations in genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, PTEN, and TP53. The National Cancer Institute reports that about 1 in 400 people in the general population carry harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 variants. Early-stage variants, and it is estimated that over 60% of women carrying these mutations will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Experts warn that the disease can affect women as young as 30, emphasizing that early-stage diagnosis can result in a five-year survival rate exceeding 90%. Newer reports also highlight Recent clinical cases continue to underscore the risks necessity of painless squamous cell carcinoma. early detection. In Hung Yen, Hanoi, a 21-year-old male 53-year-old man was diagnosed with in situ early-stage esophageal squamous cell carcinoma of the penis following a three-month period of a slow-growing, painless mass and a Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Additionally, during a 77-year-old male routine health checkup using advanced endoscopy technology (NBI), despite being asymptomatic. This is critical as five-year survival rates for esophageal cancer can exceed 70–90% when caught early, compared to only 15% at Bach Mai Hospital required wide excision and reconstruction after presenting with late stages. Other recent cases include a painless, brown tumor on his temple. Medical experts warn that 49-year-old man treated for pulmonary tuberculosis with pneumonia, and previous reports of squamous cell carcinoma may manifest as abnormal skin patches or thickened areas that do not necessarily cause pain, ulceration, or discharge, making and basal cell carcinoma cases where early detection critical identification was vital for preserving function. function and survival.

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