# NCCN and Viet Nam National Cancer Hospital Expand Collaboration to Advance Cancer Care Resources in Vietnam

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- Published: 2026-11-05T09:06:00+07:00
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_NCCN and Viet Nam National Cancer Hospital sign agreement to enhance ongoing guideline
adaptation efforts with the inclusion of additional hematologic and solid tumor 
information. _

HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network
^(®) (NCCN^(®)) today announced the signing of a new agreement with the Viet Nam
National Cancer Hospital (K Hospital) and The Vietnam Cancer Association (VCA), 
expanding a longstanding collaboration to improve cancer care through the adaptation
and use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Under the new agreement, NCCN and K Hospital will work together to add three additional
[NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines^(®)) Adaptations for Vietnam](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=671155448&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fglobal%2Fwhat-we-do%2Finternational-adaptations%23Vietnam&a=NCCN+Clinical+Practice+Guidelines+in+Oncology+(NCCN+Guidelines%C2%AE)+Adaptations+for+Vietnam):

 ◦ B-Cell Lymphomas
 ◦ Hodgkin Lymphoma
 ◦ Thyroid Carcinoma

This marks an important expansion into hematologic malignancies and adds thyroid
carcinoma, building on [previous work](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=1248142996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fhome%2Fnews%2FNewsDetails%3FNewsId%3D5406&a=previous+work)
on the following solid tumors:

 ◦ Breast
 ◦ Colon
 ◦ Gastric
 ◦ Hepatocellular
 ◦ Non-Small Cell Lung
 ◦ Ovarian
 ◦ Prostate
 ◦ Rectal

"The ongoing collaboration with Viet Nam National Cancer Hospital helps ensure that
people with cancer in Vietnam receive timely, consistent, and high-quality care,"
said **Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, CEO, NCCN**. "This project combines global expertise
with local insights for evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations 
tailored to the needs and realities of the country. We’re honored to be able to 
broaden the scope to now include the lymphomas, which are among the most common 
blood cancers, as well as thyroid cancer."

The NCCN Guidelines^(®) Adaptations for Vietnam provide recommendations based on
proven best practices. They are adapted from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines
in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines^(®)) to reflect differences in available resources,
population needs, clinical practice patterns, and regulatory environments in Vietnam
versus those in the United States, for whom the NCCN Guidelines are primarily written.
The guidance is color coded to indicate which options are generally available, which
are more aspirational based on cost or technical challenges, and effective substitutions
in situations where the preferred standard of care is not feasible.

"These guidelines, developed in close collaboration with NCCN experts, have been
thoroughly reviewed and discussed by leading Vietnamese oncology experts representing
the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of the country," said **Prof. Le Van
Quang, MD, PhD, Director, Viet Nam National Cancer Hospital (K Hospital)**. "The
adapted guidelines take into account the resources and practice conditions in Vietnam
and complement the national guidelines of the Ministry of Health. This serves as
a vital resource for oncologists nationwide, supporting clinicians in making informed
decisions from diagnosis to treatment for their cancer patients."

The agreement signing took place in connection with the international conference
Best of ASCO 2026 (Cancer in the Era of Global Integration), hosted by Viet Nam 
National Cancer Hospital in Hanoi on November 5–6, 2026, where more than 400 attendees
and over 70 international experts witnessed the signing ceremony. NCCN representatives
also participated in educational sessions. Dr. Denlinger was joined by NCCN Guidelines
Panel Members Jaffer A. Ajani, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center,
Stacey A. Cohen, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Meena S. Moran, MD, Yale Cancer
Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital, and Sandy Srinivas, MD, Stanford Cancer Institute.

NCCN offers more than 90 international adaptations and over 180 translations of 
the NCCN Guidelines and related clinical resources, available for free at [NCCN.org/global](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=2623737732&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fglobal%2Fwhat-we-do&a=NCCN.org%2Fglobal)
or via the [Virtual Library of NCCN Guidelines^(®) App](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=1459472015&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fguidelines%2Fnccn-mobile-app&a=Virtual+Library+of+NCCN+Guidelines%C2%AE%C2%A0App).

**About the National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkThe National Comprehensive Cancer
Network^(®) (NCCN^(®)) is a not-for-profit alliance of [leading cancer centers](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=3537074559&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fhome%2Fmember-institutions&a=leading+cancer+centers)
devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to defining 
and advancing quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention
so all people can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology(
NCCN Guidelines^(®)) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus-driven
recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they 
are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management
and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available
in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients^(®) provide expert cancer
treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support
from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation ([NCCNF](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=1164386761&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fpatientresources%2Fpatient-resources%2Fnccn-foundation%2Fabout-and-contact&a=NCCNF)).
NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research
collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit [NCCN.org](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4808902-1&h=2558400922&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2F&a=NCCN.org)
for more information.

**About Vietnam National Cancer Hospital (K Hospital)Vietnam National Cancer Hospital(
K Hospital) is Vietnam’s leading cancer hospital and the highest-level referral 
center for cancer care under the Ministry of Health. Its history dates back to 1923,
when the Indochina Radium Institute was founded in Hanoi on the site of today’s 
Quan Su campus; it was established as K Hospital in 1969. The hospital operates 
three campuses in Hanoi with 2,400 beds. In 2025, it recorded more than 436,000 
outpatient visits and performed over 34,000 surgeries. K Hospital provides comprehensive
cancer care, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment, and palliative
care, and leads national cancer training, research, and technical support for provincial
hospitals. It works with international partners to bring evidence-based cancer care
to patients across Vietnam. Visit benhvienk.vn for more information.

**The Vietnam Cancer Association (VCA)** brings together physicians, researchers,
and healthcare professionals dedicated to cancer prevention and control nationwide.
Since its founding, the Association has played a pivotal role in advancing scientific
research, establishing standardized clinical guidelines, and enhancing professional
capacity across healthcare levels from central to local facilities. Beyond clinical
and academic activities, the Association actively conducts public health education
campaigns to raise awareness about cancer prevention, screening, and early detection.
Furthermore, the VCA serves as a vital bridge for international collaboration, working
closely with major global medical organizations to integrate modern oncological 
advancements into domestic clinical practice. Guided by a profound humanitarian 
mission, the Association continuously strives to improve patients’ quality of life
and actively contributes to the national cancer control strategy.

**Media Contact:Rachel Darwin267-622-6624[darwin@nccn.org](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/darwin@nccn.org)

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