My mother underwent a colonoscopy and polyps were found; her doctor advised monitoring to prevent progression to cancer. How long does this process take, and how can it be prevented? (Kim Hong, Dong Nai)

Voters in Da Nang have proposed a policy for monthly allowances or treatment cost support for individuals with cancer, kidney failure, and other serious illnesses, aiming to alleviate economic pressure on struggling families.

The rising number of cancer cases, coupled with increasing treatment costs, particularly for new-generation cancer drugs, is placing significant pressure on patients and the Health Insurance Fund (HIF).

The habit of repeatedly consuming food and beverages above 65 degrees Celsius causes thermal burns to the esophageal mucosa, promoting cell proliferation and increasing the risk of cancer development.

Mr. Chien, 65, with metastatic stomach cancer, underwent surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy before switching to an immunotherapy regimen when signs of drug resistance appeared.

Many serious medical conditions are only discovered incidentally during routine health check-ups. Because individuals often feel normal, eating and sleeping well, they tend to be complacent about their health.

Ovarian cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of methods, depending on the disease stage and the nature of the malignant tumor.

Eating moldy nuts, consuming processed meats, drinking alcohol, consuming overly hot foods or drinks, and inhaling tobacco smoke are five habits that can easily cause cancer if overused.

Ingesting formaldehyde in food can cause stomach burns, metabolic acidosis, and acute organ damage; long-term accumulation harms DNA structure, increasing cancer risk.

Jiho, 38, experienced a sore throat and difficulty swallowing; doctors diagnosed a thyroglossal duct cyst on his tongue that required aspiration.

Age, genetic factors, certain medical conditions, and viral infections can increase cancer risk, even for those who maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

Ms. Ngoc, 65, underwent surgery to remove a benign parotid gland tumor, but a second pathological analysis after deeper dissection confirmed cancer.

I often experience reflux and stomach pain. I want to have an endoscopy but fear the pain and nausea. Are there less painful endoscopic methods that can still detect stomach cancer? (Hien Le, Ho Chi Minh City)

Clinical nutrition plays a crucial role in helping cancer patients maintain physical well-being and continue their full course of treatment, according to Doctor Luu Ngan Tam.