{
  "id": 16857039,
  "title": "Breast cancer awareness push gains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/breast-cancer-awareness-push-gains",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-28T05:50:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/breast-cancer-awareness-push-gains-163641.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vietnam Women's Union convened a seminar on breast cancer in Hanoi on October 23 as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among Vietnamese women, with around 25,711 new cases annually, representing 28% of all female cancer cases. However, late diagnosis is a significant issue, with 50% of breast cancer patients diagnosed at stage III or IV. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, vice president of the Vietnam Women's Union, revealed that the Union and Novartis Vietnam surveyed over 24,000 individuals between 2024 and 2026, leading to the creation of the communication channel “Breast Cancer – Understand to Love.” This initiative aims to disseminate reliable medical information and encourage women to monitor their bodies, identify abnormalities early, and follow specialized treatments. The seminar also addressed the information needs of patients throughout the entire process, from detection to treatment, and emphasized the importance of collaboration among healthcare institutions, women's groups, and patient advocacy organizations. Experts highlighted the challenge of distinguishing accurate information from misleading content online, stressing the potential of digital technology, AI, and social media to provide accessible, reliable information. The Vietnam Women's Union and Novartis Vietnam signed a partnership agreement for 2027-2028 to promote breast cancer awareness and support women in prevention and control efforts.",
  "summary": "Raising awareness about breast cancer can help women gain an accurate understanding of the disease recognise warning signs and seek early medical check ups improving treatment outcomes",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}