Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Cambodia, and its impact is felt most strongly by families who cannot afford treatment.
In Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital and medical center, hospitals receive thousands of cancer patients every year from across the country.
Patients arrive from rural provinces after long journeys—often when the disease is already advanced. Families sell land, borrow heavily, or give up entirely because treatment costs exceed their lifetime income.
Five major hospitals in Phnom Penh carry the burden of cancer care for the nation:
Calmette Hospital
Preah Kossamak Hospital
Khmer–Soviet Friendship Hospital
National Cancer Center (National Oncology Unit)
Preah Ang Duong Hospital
These hospitals serve adults and elderly patients suffering from:
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Colorectal cancer
Blood cancers
Advanced tumors requiring surgery
While doctors and nurses work tirelessly, financial barriers remain the biggest obstacle to survival.
Many patients delay or stop treatment because they cannot afford:
Diagnostic tests
Surgery fees
Chemotherapy cycles
Medication
Transportation
Food during long hospital stays
This campaign exists to ensure that no cancer patient is denied treatment because of poverty.
⭐ WHAT THIS CAMPAIGN PROVIDES
🧪 1. Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
Blood tests
Biopsy & pathology
X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound
Early diagnosis increases survival rates dramatically.
🏥 2. Surgery Support
Tumor removal surgery
Pre-operative assessments
Post-surgery medication & care
Surgery is often the turning point between life and death.
💊 3. Chemotherapy & Cancer Medication
Chemotherapy drugs
Pain management
Infection prevention
Blood transfusion supplies
Many patients need multiple cycles to survive.
🚑 4. Emergency Transport & Referral
Rural-to-Phnom Penh transport
Follow-up visits
Transfers between hospitals
Distance should never cost a life.
🍲 5. Patient Nutrition & Family Care
Nutritious meals
Hygiene kits
Blankets & sleeping mats
Caregiver support
Healing requires strength, dignity, and comfort.
⭐ WHY PHNOM PENH & THESE 5 HOSPITALS?
Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s national medical hub, treating patients from all provinces.
Supporting these five hospitals ensures:
National-level impact
Access to advanced cancer treatment
Support for the poorest patients
Reduced treatment abandonment
This campaign strengthens Cambodia’s cancer care system at its core.
