American professor shares cancer treatment experience in HCMC

American professor shares cancer treatment experience in HCMC By Hung Le Medical Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy Zeljko Vujaskovic delivers a speech about applying hyperthermia therapy, or raising the body temperature, in cancer treatment on November 6 at Gia An 115 Hospital in HCMC – PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC – Medical Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy Zeljko Vujaskovic, director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center at the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine, on November 6 visited Vietnam to share his experience with new cancer treatment methods at Gia An 115 Hospital in HCMC’s Binh Tan District. Dr. Vujaskovic delivered a speech at a scientific conference held at the hospital on applying hyperthermia therapy, or raising the body temperature, in cancer treatment. For the past 30 years, Dr. Vujaskovic has conducted a slew of transdisciplinary research studies in the United States as well as around the world to narrow the gap between basic science and clinical research and ultimately enhance treatment results and the quality of life of cancer patients. The event is among a series of scientific conferences aimed at updating medical knowledge in the field of oncology among leading physicians and healthcare experts at home and abroad. The HCMC-based Gia An 115 Hospital is reportedly the first project to be executed under the public-private partnership format, with the collaboration of People’s Hospital 115. The newly founded hospital was approved by the municipal government to reduce the overload at public hospitals in the city. The modern hospital project cost a total… [Read full story]