SURVEY ON THE SITUATION OF CANCER AT INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT A1, THONG NHAT HOSPITAL IN THE PERIOD OF 2019 – 2023

Abstract

To survey the prevalence of cancer types, disease stages, and treatment methods in Department A1, Thong Nhat Hospital, from 2019 to 2023, and to evaluate initial cancer treatment outcomes. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 192 cancer patients admitted for inpatient and outpatient treatment in Department A1 from January 2019 to December 2023. Prostate cancer (29.2%) and colorectal cancer (22.4%) were the most common types. In terms of treatment, 68.2% of patients received two or more treatment modalities, with surgery and chemotherapy being the most frequently applied methods. The proportion of patients receiving late treatment (stage III-IV) was low (11.5%), with 52.6% of patients stable after treatment and a mortality rate of 20.8%. The study highlights the highest prevalence in prostate and colorectal cancer. Multimodal treatment plays a crucial role in stabilizing patients, with a low rate of late treatment and positive treatment outcomes.