Cancer patients draw their dreams.

Ms. N. stated that she travels to Ho Chi Minh City for breast cancer treatment approximately every three weeks. Two years ago, a breast tumor was discovered, and she underwent surgery. However, believing she was cured and facing the long journey, she stopped going to Ho Chi Minh City for regular specialist check-ups. In May 2023, experiencing a persistent cough, she visited Military Hospital 175 for examination, where it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs. She has since undergone six rounds of chemotherapy.

"This time I came to Ho Chi Minh City for my next chemotherapy session. I was very surprised that the hospital organized such a meaningful painting activity for patients. I work as a seamstress and have painted on clothes before, but this is my first time painting, and I'm very excited," Ms. N shared.

Cancer patients paint pictures themselves.

In another corner, Ms. NTK (62 years old, from Quang Ngai province) is also engrossed in her painting. She is currently caring for her husband, who is being treated for stage 4 lung cancer at the Institute of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Military Hospital 175.

"She painted a picture of a cozy home with a garden, flowers, and family members gathered together. Through the painting, she hoped her husband would recover quickly so he could return home to his family," Mrs. K. expressed.

Meanwhile, Ms. NNP (54 years old, Cai Be, Tien Giang ), a breast cancer patient, was drawing sunflowers while smiling and whispering, "Keep going, keep going!". Ms. P.'s optimistic and cheerful spirit seemed to spread to the other patients sitting with her.

Over 50 patients and medical staff immersed themselves in a space filled with meditative music and colorful drawings and coloring. The patients seemed to forget the pain of their illnesses, becoming passionate artists, soaring with their artistic strokes.

Ms. N. painted a vibrant sunflower.

Colonel - Doctor Dao Tien Manh, Director of the Institute of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine (Military Hospital 175), said that mental health is increasingly emphasized in comprehensive healthcare for people. Especially in the hospital environment, particularly for patients undergoing cancer treatment, mental health also needs attention. During the fight against disease, we always provide comprehensive care for both the physical and mental well-being of patients, connecting them to organize activities to boost their spirits, including relaxing painting workshops.

In celebration of the International Day of Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care for Cancer Patients (October 14) and Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20), the Institute of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Military Hospital 175, organized a relaxing painting session with the theme "Coloring Hope" for cancer patients and medical staff.

"I hope that with the theme 'Coloring with Faith,' the colors will help to rekindle aspirations and provide strength to patients on their journey to fight cancer," Dr. Manh shared.

After more than an hour of creative work, the paintings were completed. All the patients and medical staff were delighted and happy with their artwork.

Calligrapher Nguyen Hong Son presents the inscription "May everything be peaceful" to the family of a cancer patient.

In addition, the program also presented 100 gifts to underprivileged patients, 50 gifts, 100 bouquets of woolen flowers, and calligraphy inscriptions to patients and medical staff in commemoration of Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20th.

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