Warm Tet for patients at Da Nang Oncology Hospital
VOV.VN - While many eagerly return home to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) with their families, over 100 patients must remain for treatment at Da Nang Oncology Hospital, where hospital leaders and medical staff have been visiting them with gifts and lucky money to ease their homesickness.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the hospital is quieter than usual. In the corridors and wards, patients move slowly, bearing weary expressions as they return to their beds after meals. For some, these hospital beds become their makeshift home for the holiday.
Among them is Nguyen Thi Phuong from the central province of Quang Ngai, who stays to care for her six-year-old son battling leukemia. Her family’s finances depend on her husband’s modest income as a construction worker, while she has given up her job to stay by her son’s side. “Although I miss home, I hope my son gets better soon so we can reunite as a family,” she shared, expressing gratitude for the doctors’ and nurses’ care and encouragement."
Nguyen Minh Duc, a 39-year-old patient from the central province of Ha Tinh, has been fighting late-stage lung cancer for over a year. Unable to join his family for the holiday, Duc worries about the preparations at home, left in the hands of his wife, who works tirelessly to support him and their three children. Despite the struggles, Duc appreciates the compassionate care provided by the hospital staff.
Over 100 patients with severe conditions like Phuong and Duc are staying at the hospital this Lunar New Year. To support them, the hospital provides free meals, organizes charity visits, and distributes gifts, including traditional square cakes (Banh Chung).
A string of special activities such as "Singing for Patients" and "Zero-Cost Stalls" bring festive cheer, while staff decorate the wards with flowers and plants to create a homely atmosphere.
Phan Vinh Sinh, Deputy Director of the hospital, highlighted their efforts to ensure patients feel cared for during the Tet holiday. “We visit patients, give them lucky money, and launch diverse activities to brighten their stay. It’s our way of showing love and support,” he shared.
In the midst of hardship, the hospital becomes a place of warmth and humanity, offering patients comfort and hope during the Tet holiday.
