International Interspecialty Consultation Service (MTB): Breakthrough in oncology examination and treatment

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Vinmec Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (MTB - model of international interdisciplinary consultation) helps patients have access to a panel of prestigious experts in the world throughout the examination and treatment process. This is a breakthrough to deliver outstanding healthcare outcomes in the field of Oncology. Vinmec Times City International Hospital is the leading hospital in Vietnam in implementing this special model.

1. Why is it necessary to develop a model of international interdisciplinary consultation (MTB) on Oncology?

Cancer examination and treatment is a long, complicated process, involving many different fields, requiring the participation of many specialties to achieve the best results. In addition to the main oncologist, in order to provide a specific regimen and route for each patient, an overall evaluation board is needed in all aspects: physical, patient's condition, diagnostic results. diagnostic imaging, pathological results, which treatment technologies will bring optimal results. This helps the cancer treatment plan to be evaluated and reviewed in its entirety, avoiding omitting or overusing any factors that have negative impacts on the patient.
However, not all cancer patients have the opportunity to access the interdisciplinary Oncology Advisory Councils, especially those with the participation of the world's leading doctors and experts. gender. Language, geographic and connectivity barriers limit this access.
With the strength of international cooperation, together with the development orientation of the American Center of Excellence (COE), Vinmec has all the conditions to pioneer in deploying this model in Vietnam. , bringing benefits and breakthroughs in cancer treatment for patients. This model will help patients:
Overall, multi-dimensional assessment by leading experts Designed standard treatment regimens, throughout, improve efficiency, save costs Safe, special During the Covid-19 epidemic, it became increasingly difficult to travel, visit and treat patients abroad. Right in Vietnam, patients can access international standard examination and treatment services conveniently and quickly.

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2. Who is the International Inter-specialty Council on Oncology at Vinmec Times City?

The International Interspecialty Council on Oncology (MTB Oncology) at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital consists of a group of leading national and international experts in the field of oncology.

Local experts participating in the Oncology MTB Program at Vinmec Times City include:
Assoc. Author and co-author of many national and international scientific researches, participated in compiling many books on oncology. Assoc. Prof. TS.BS Vu Hong Thang - Deputy Head of Internal Medicine Department 4, K Hospital, Doctor with 26 years of experience working in the field of Oncology - Radiotherapy, especially oncology specialist, with deep expertise in breast cancer - gynecological cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer,... Master, Doctor Doan Trung Hiep: 15 years of experience working in the field of Internal Medicine oncology, especially specialized in cancer treatment. radiation and chemotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. He is the first person to perform VMAT radiation therapy (circular volume modulated radiotherapy), SBRT-body positioning radiosurgery, brain metastasis radiosurgery using accelerator-SRS in Vietnam, and also the first person to perform radiosurgery. Successfully performed a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Khanh : Over 20 years of experience in abdominal surgery in the field of Gastroenterology, Digestive Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery. He used to be a Surgeon and Endoscopy at Viet Duc Hospital and a Surgeon, former Deputy of the Department of Gastrointestinal - Hepatobiliary Surgery and anorectal Surgery at Saint Paul Hospital. He has deep expertise in laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, open surgery in gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach cancer, colon cancer ... Master, Doctor Ha Thi Thu Hien : Yes 19 years of experience in the field of pathology, pathology testing. Dr. Hien graduated with a master's degree in pathology from Hanoi Medical University in 2009. Then worked for a long time at the Department of Pathology - Viet Duc Hospital. Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong: Yes 15 years of experience in the field of imaging, especially strong in mammography. Dr. Huong received her Doctorate in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine at Gunma University, Japan in 2018. Dr. Dr. Huong was formerly the leader of the Mammography Diagnostic Team, Department of Radiology, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi.

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3. How does the International Interspecialty Council on Oncology at Vinmec Times City work?

Working schedule:
Working method:
During the consultation, each patient case will be presented at the panel in detail and separately. The medical team will be provided with complete information from the patient's history, medical history, progress, including all test results, scans and biopsies... From this information, the Leading experts at Vinmec will continue to discuss and select the best treatment method for each patient after taking into account all factors that affect the patient's professional as well as social. If customers want to consult and experience the international oncology consultation service at Vinmec, they can make an appointment on the website or come directly:
Vinmec Cancer Center - National General Hospital Vinmec Times City
Address: 458 Minh Khai, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
Hotline: 0243 9743 556

This article is written for readers from Sài Gòn, Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh, Phú Quốc, Nha Trang, Hạ Long, Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng.

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