K National Cancer Hospital is Vietnam’s busiest and largest cancer hospital, treating up to 5,000 patients every day across its three campuses1. It provides comprehensive cancer care, including diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, palliative care, and research. The hospital is a referral center for complex cancer cases from across Vietnam and is known for its multidisciplinary approach, regular tumor board meetings, and a strong commitment to advancing cancer care despite resource challenges

• Medical Oncology (with five departments covering hematologic, breast, lung, head and neck, gastrointestinal, and other cancers)

• Surgical Oncology (eight departments, performing over 21,000 surgeries annually)

• Radiation Oncology (three on-site departments at K3 campus, plus off-site departments for outpatient and palliative care)

• Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging

• Palliative Care

• Clinical Research (including a dedicated Clinical Research Unit)

K Hospital is committed to reaching international standards of cancer care, with daily multidisciplinary case conferences and a formal tumor board. Despite high patient volumes and limited resources, the hospital maintains rigorous diagnostic and treatment protocols. The staff are highly dedicated, often working overtime to meet patient needs. However, the hospital faces challenges such as overcrowding, long waiting times, and aging equipment, which can delay treatment and impact patient comfort

Vision:
To be Vietnam’s leading center for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and education, striving for care quality comparable to high-resource countries.

Mission:
To deliver comprehensive, patient-centered oncology services; advance cancer research and training; and continuously improve care quality despite resource constraints.

• Recognized as the national leader in cancer care by the Ministry of Health

• Noted for its commitment to multidisciplinary care and cancer research

• Plays a pivotal role in national cancer control and education initiatives