Can Tho oncology (Việt Nam) hospital radiotherapy department: A Snapshot of current and future practice

Abstract

Can Tho City Oncology Hospital was established on September 28, 2007, by the People’s Committee of Can Tho City. The Can Tho City Oncology Hospital has been in operation for 17 years and has over time become a reliable place for the provision of oncological patient services and treatment for Can Tho citizens and the Mekong Delta area. The Hospital includes approximately 400 patient beds, 9 clinical departments, 5 paraclinical departments (radiology, pathology etc), and 8 functional rooms (customer care epartment, admissions, discharge office, finance and accounting division,). The Radiotherapy Department is a busy and important part of the Hospital and plays an important role in cancer patient treatment.Introducing the current situation, challenges and future plans for the Radiotherapy Department in Can Tho Oncology Hospital, Việt Nam.

Keywords

• Can Tho oncology hospital
• The Radiotherapy Department Mekong Delta area