All you need to know about cancer screening

As one of the countries with the highest incidence of cancer in the world, cancer screening is recommended, especially in people over 40 years of age. So what is cancer screening?

Each year, Vietnam has about 110,000 new cases of cancer and more than 73% of them die. With this number, Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest cancer mortality rate in the world.

What is cancer screening?

Screening for cancer to detect cancer germs, or when the tumor is very small, before symptoms appear.

Cancer screening involves blood tests, imaging diagnostics, etc., to detect early cancer, when cancer signs are not present.

Screening for cancer to detect cancer germs, or when the tumor is very small, before symptoms appear. This may involve blood tests, urine tests, tissue sample tests, imaging diagnostics such as X-rays, CT scans, endoscopes, etc. Early detection of cancer will help We have the opportunity to successfully treat and live long.

Cancer screening plays an important role in helping:

• Early detection of cancer and cancer risk since symptoms have not yet appeared
• Cancer can be cured if detected early
• Eliminate unnecessary health worries and insecurities
• Detecting abnormalities in health and timely treatment
• Be proactive in your health to feel secure working

Cancer screening tests

CT scans (computerized tomography) are one of the most modern diagnostic imaging tests used in cancer screening and diagnosis.

• Clinical examination and medical history: Thedoctor will check for general signs of a patient's health, such as a tumor or abnormal signs.In addition, a history of family or personal illnesses, treatments that have been performed are also factors to consider before screening for cancer.
• Test:includes tests for tissue, blood, urine, or other substances in the body.
• Image diagnostics :Image diagnostics help display images of areas within the body.The imaging diagnostics commonly used in cancer diagnosis are endoscopy, ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, etc.
• Genetic tests:Tests to search for some mutant genes (genetic changes) are linked to some cancers.

Cancer needs screening

People with moderate risk for cancer are encouraged to regularly screen for lung cancer (men and women), breast cancer, cervical cancer (female), colorectal cancer (male and women), prostate cancer (male), throat cancer (men and women), etc. because these are the most common cancers.

Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers that should be screened.

• Breast cancer:Women 40 and older should have a mammogram once a year.Women at high risk for breast cancer should talk to their doctor for advice about age should be screened.
• Cervical cancer:Women aged 21-29 should have Pap tests every 3 years;from 30 to 65 should combine Pap and HPV tests every 5 years.Women over 65 years of age who have previous tests normally can stop.
• Colorectal cancer:Men and women over 40 should have colorectal cancer screening.However, people with a family history of illness or other risk factors should be screened earlier.Some tests are used to screen for colorectal cancer, including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, stool blood tests, etc.
• Lung cancer:Low-dose CT scans can help detect lung cancer early, especially for smokers for many years.
• Prostate cancer:Men aged 40 and older should screen for prostate cancer.Currently there is a test to find PSA points to help detect the disease early.

Hospitals have cancer screening services

• K Hospital in Hanoi.
• Hanoi Cancer Hospital.
• Bach Mai Hospital.
• Thu Cuc International General Hospital.
• Vinmec International General Hospital.
• Central maternity hospital.
• Military Medical Hospital 103.
• Central Blood Transfusion Institute.
• Ho Chi Minh City Cancer Hospital.
• Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
• People's Hospital 115.
• Saigon Mind Clinic