Cancer center in Orange County offers lifeline to Vietnamese Americans

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A Fountain Valley community organization is providing care and support for Vietnamese Americans who are battling cancer, especially those who may be afraid of a…

A Fountain Valley community organization is providing care and support for Vietnamese Americans who are battling cancer, especially those who may be afraid of a possible stigma of being “imperfect.”

“I know that’s a good organization. When I come, they help me” Danny Do with stage 4 stomach cancer said while holding back tears. Becky Nguyen, the executive director of the foundation, said many Vietnamese community members are faced with a lack of support because of the prejudice that blames cancer victims.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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