(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam records 24,563 new cases of breast cancer each year, resulting in 7,000 deaths annually and accounting for 28.9% of all cancer cases in women, according to an awareness campaign launched on Wednesday in Hanoi.
 Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan at the campaign's launch (Photo: VNA) |
As part of the campaign called 'Joining Hands for the Woman I Love 2024', Bright Future, a support fund for cancer patients will provide health information and updates on the latest advances in breast cancer treatment through patient forums in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
In addition, the “Support Journey” marathon jointly held by Bright Future and the K National Cancer Hospital will take place on November 1 at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi, to raise funds for cancer patients.
Along with media events, the campaign is calling on the community to support cancer patients through the VietQR platform with the message “Millions of Kindness for Cancer Patients,” from now until December 12, 2024.