Closing the gap for cervical cancer research in Vietnam: current perspectives and future opportunities: a report from the 5th Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) Cervical Cancer Research Network (CCRN) Education Symposium

PURPOSE1. Review the incidence and the prevalence rates, and the current management strategies being used to reduce the cervical cancer in Vietnam.2. Review the current state of research capabilities in Vietnam regards to the infrastructure for radiation therapy (RT), surgical procedures, and systemic therapy for treating cervical cancer.3. Identifying the gaps in the infrastructure for cervical cancer treatment and research in Vietnam and discussing potential solutions for addressing these gaps.4. Discuss the perspectives of government involvement including regulation consideration on cervical cancer research and treatment in Vietnam. 5. Discuss the potential opportunities for improving cervical cancer research and treatment in Vietnam, including education, collaborations, and funding sources.