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Chinese expert identifies 6 habits that 'feed' cancer cells

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Many habits, such as consuming excessive sweets, eating burnt grilled food, using poor-quality plastic, staying up late, or ignoring chronic inflammation, can create an environment conducive to cancer development.

Can lipomas develop into cancer?

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My mother recently discovered a lipoma. Can this type of tumor progress to cancer, and is surgery necessary? (Minh Nhut, 29)

Chinese doctor highlights lifestyle habits that can lead to cancer

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A doctor warns that most cancer cases stem from poor lifestyle habits, pollution, and weakened immunity, rather than being solely genetic.

Poor boy with cancer faces narrow treatment window due to financial exhaustion

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Thirteen-year-old Chamalea Khang's treatment opportunities are severely limited by his family's financial depletion, after his cancer was discovered when he was already suffering from respiratory failure.

Should phyllodes tumors be surgically removed?

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I have a phyllodes tumor, 5 cm in size. Do phyllodes tumors recur easily, and should I have surgery? (Hong Nhung)

Can kidney cancer recur?

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A patient who underwent partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer asks about the risk of recurrence and how to detect it early.

Self-treating liver cancer with traditional medicine leads to 3,5 kg tumor

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A 59-year-old man, after discovering an abnormal lump under his ribs, self-medicated with traditional remedies, resulting in a liver tumor swelling to 3,5 kg and threatening his life.

The pain of a mother whose husband and child both suffer from cancer

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While caring for her 13-year-old daughter undergoing blood cancer treatment, Ms. Hong Cuc learned her husband was diagnosed with lymphoma immediately after donating stem cells to save their child.

Doctors learn to control surgical robots for six cancer types

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K Hospital introduces its first robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery training for six cancer types, marking a shift from technology adoption to proactive training and mastery of modern surgical techniques.

Early detection of esophageal cancer from swallowing difficulties

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Mr. Quang, 75, experienced worsening swallowing difficulties and digestive disorders for 6 months, leading to an examination that revealed early-stage esophageal cancer.

Cancer patients anxiously await surgery, radiation schedules

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Holding his appointment slip after a radiation simulation scan, Mr. Dung, 58, hoped his phone would ring soon to signal his turn for treatment.

Does brain radiation therapy cause memory loss?

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My 58-year-old mother was advised to undergo radiation therapy for breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain. I am concerned about whether radiation therapy will affect her memory. (Ngoc Quyen, Hanoi)

Chest tumor invades neck, relieved by robotic surgery

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Ms. Ngoc, 50, experienced chest pain, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath; doctors discovered a mediastinal tumor invading her neck, compressing a vein.

Ho Chi Minh City oncology hospital overwhelmed, 1,000 patients await surgery

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Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital is currently reporting approximately 1,000 patients awaiting surgery and 700 awaiting radiation therapy, despite teams operating at maximum treatment capacity.

Do thuoc lao smokers need lung cancer screening?

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A 48-year-old Manh Tri from Hanoi, a thuoc lao smoker for over 20 years, questions his lung cancer risk and the necessity of screening.

Should cancer patients attend funerals?

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Many believe that a cancer diagnosis combined with attending a funeral can lead to rapid tumor spread; is this true? (Hoang, 49, Thai Binh).

Dozens of tumors invade man's bladder

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Mr. Toan, 68, experienced blood in his urine for over a month; doctors found dozens of invasive tumors in his bladder.