GROWTH OF ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES IN ARMENIA BY 2-3% PER YEAR IS CONNECTED
WITH UNPOPULARITY OF PREVENTIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATION
YEREVAN, JULY 19. ARMINFO. Physicians explain the growth of
oncological diseases in Armenia by 2-3% per year with the absence
of early diagnosis of oncological diseases. The working meeting of
physicians and representatives of international donor organizations
was organized for the purpose of prevention of cancer and control
over it at primary level of health-care.
Director of National Oncological Center of the republic Hayrapet
Galstian informed that 6,174 new cases of cancerous diseases were
registered in the republic in 2004, out of which 3,008 (48.7)
were women.
Vice Director of National Oncological Center Tatyana Ovanesbekova
assured that when early diagnosis of oncological neoplasm in 90-95%
cases full recovery is guaranteed. She stressed that the majority of
the patients suffering from cancerous diseases come to the oncological
center, when the disease is in progress already. Ovanesbekova stressed
that the center is supplied with modern medical equipment. It has
modern radiologic apparatus, the system of radiation therapy is
perfect.
The meeting was initiated by the Oncological center of the Ministry of
Health of the Republic of Armenia, Academy of Educational Development
through the support of USAID.