Doctors in HCMC have successfully removed a lung cancer tumor from a 58-year-old woman who also had a giant brain vascular malformation that posed a high risk during surgery.
The patient, identified as Nga, was diagnosed with stage 1A lung cancer at FV Hospital after a biopsy. An MRI later revealed a large cerebral arteriovenous malformation, which doctors described as a “time bomb” that could rupture during anesthesia.
A multidisciplinary consultation involving Vietnamese and Singaporean specialists concluded the brain malformation did not require immediate intervention, making lung surgery possible with close monitoring.
On July 31, surgeons performed a minimally invasive operation through a 3-centimeter incision. After three hours, the procedure was completed without complications. Pathology confirmed the cancer was at an early stage with an excellent prognosis, requiring only routine follow-up. Nga was discharged a week later, with no additional treatment needed.
Vietnam launches fund-raising campaign to support Cuban people
Vietnam has launched a national fundraising campaign to support the Cuban people, aiming to raise at least VND65 billion over the next two months as the two countries mark 65 years of diplomatic relations (1960-2025).
The campaign, which runs until October 16, is led by the Vietnam Red Cross Society in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Training, media outlets and domestic friendship organizations, according to the Vietnamplus news site.
Funds will be used to provide medical supplies, essential goods and support for sustainable development projects in Cuba, which has faced economic difficulties worsened by the pandemic, natural disasters and international sanctions.
This campaign carries profound diplomatic significance, reflecting the consistent affection of the Vietnamese Party, State and people toward Cuba, said President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien.
Vietnamese men save Japanese children’s lives
At 1 p.m. on August 11, two Japanese children sitting on a lifebuoy by Gotenba Beach in Mie Prefecture, Japan, were suddenly washed out about 100 meters from the shore, and continued to drift some 700 meters along the beach.
At that time, 15 Vietnamese people getting together on the beach heard the cries for help from the young victims. Pham Quoc Dat, 27, and Tong Manh Tuan, 28, two men of the group, swam out to reach the frightened kids on the lifebuoy, but their first attempt failed because of strong waves. Back to the shore, the two young men ran along the beach and swam out again with two lifebuoys in the second attempt to save the kids. Other people on the beach called the local rescue teams for help.
After a while managing to overcome strong waves, Tuan and Dat could finally bring the two victims ashore safe and sound to the joy of the two boys’ mothers and everybody on the beach. A representative of the Naka Fire Department (Tsu City, Mie Prefecture) said they invited Dat and Tuan to come to the department on August 28 to receive certificates of merit for saving the lives of two Japanese children, vnexpress.net reported.
Walking from HCMC to Hanoi to watch parades
After watching the parades taking place in HCMC to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and the reunification of the nation, Cao Le Tuan Tu, 41, who lives in the city, thought of making a trip on foot to Hanoi to watch the parades to mark the 80th National Day (September 2).
To cover the 1,700km-plus trip on foot for the first time in his life, estimated to last three months, Tu would need a companion. He finally received a phone call from Nguyen Xuan Duy, 21, a student from Nam Dinh who wished to be Tu’s companion.
Duy took a flight to HCMC and the duo started their walking trip from the Independence Palace on June 5, each carrying a backpack containing clothing, a raincoat, personal belongings, food, medicines and a tent. Traveling along National Highway 1A, Tu and Duy could walk about 20km in 10-12 hours a day. They stayed overnight mostly at an affordable guesthouse. They also received support from many people along their way.
On August 11, the duo arrived in Nghe An Province. They hope to arrive in Hanoi on August 24 to be able to watch the parades taking place in the capital city on September 2, according to vnexpress.net.
