Vietnam reports approximately 182,000 new cases of cancer each year, resulting in 122,000 deaths. Despite being young and healthy, people are still at risk of developing cancer. Rates of early-onset cancer, affecting individuals under 50 years old, have been on the rise globally since 1990, with the highest proportion of diagnoses occurring in men and women in their 40s.
The country’s incidence rate ranks 91st globally, but the mortality rate is ranked 50th, with a trend of younger individuals being affected by the disease. In addition to traditionally common cancers like liver and lung cancer, hospitals in Vietnam are seeing a rise in cases of breast, stomach, colon, and ovarian cancer among young people.
Cancer is caused by cells growing uncontrollably and forming malignant tumors that can spread to other organs. While the exact causes of many types of cancer are still unidentified, research suggests that a combination of factors, including lifestyle, environment, habits
