I am 39 years old and my maternal aunt has breast cancer. Is my risk of developing the disease high, and what signs help detect breast cancer at an early stage? (Minh An, Ho Chi Minh City)

My mother has cancer and is undergoing treatment, but she has lost her appetite and is losing weight. What can be done to alleviate this situation? (Minh Dung, 45, from Dong Nai)

Mr. Quang, 50, had a lump in his genital area that rapidly increased in size over three months; tissue sample test results confirmed penile cancer.

External and internal radiation therapy, along with radiopharmaceutical therapy, are three common approaches used in cancer treatment.

Cancer treatment facilities are increasingly overwhelmed, with most patients diagnosed at late stages due to limited screening, making successful treatment challenging, according to leaders from the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management.

The number of cancer patients examined at Ho Chi Minh City Cancer Hospital increased by 22% this year, with many cases diagnosed at advanced stages, reducing treatment effectiveness.

My breath test was positive for H. pylori. What steps should I take to prevent stomach cancer? (Duc Tien, 32)

Men over 60, those with a family history of the disease, and individuals exposed to significant radiation face an elevated risk of developing prostate cancer.

A 17-year-old boy in a coma due to a rapidly spreading tumor around the cerebral ventricles, causing hydrocephalus and a high risk of death, was saved by doctors who provided simultaneous post-surgery resuscitation and chemotherapy.

Patients need to be examined by a doctor for radiation therapy indication, simulation, planning, followed by irradiation, and post-treatment monitoring.

A 56-year-old patient from Ho Chi Minh City, Duc Tung, preparing for brain tumor radiation therapy, asks why an immobilization mask is prescribed and its importance for treatment.

According to experts, 5 unusual signs of blood in stool, saliva, urine, on skin, or from the vagina could indicate cancer.

Lumps, weight loss, bruising, changes in bowel habits, shortness of breath, persistent cough, unusual pain, or abnormal skin could signal cancer and require immediate examination.

Thyroid cancer can be easily identified by symptoms such as a neck lump, voice changes, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, or sudden weight loss.