The study was carried out to perform the reviews and assessments on the activities regarding to cancer prevention by the national target program on cancer prevention during 2008 to 2010. The results showed that 16 Oncology Depts founded and cancer prevention network developed in Vietnam
many materials, documents compiled for various communication types like leaflets (15 different forms with 10,000 to 20,000 pieces/year, advertisements on the national and local TV channels. The project also organized a lot of training courses for health workers on CP including two national workshops in October of the two years 2008 and 2010. Although the cancer prevention network was set up from provincial level to grass root level, it is still in difficulties on personnels, budget for operation and development maintenance. In conclusions, cancer prevention network operation was ranged from the national to local levels in the 6 selected provinces. However, the personnels and budget supports were in needs. It was shown that it is needed to develop a comprehensive action stragegy.