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CANCER CASES IN CHILDREN UP 15 PERCENT

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: Cancer cases in
children have surged 15 percent in the last decade
with about 100 new cases diagnosed every year,
Haykanush Yukchian, a doctor with the Center and
executive director of a non-governmental organization
called Friend of Children with Cancer said.
She said the National Cancer Treatment Center
treats annually 250 children and about 65 percent of
these children recuperate. The organization marked
today the World Day for Fighting Against Children
Cancer by a fund-raising event. The proceeds will go
for buying modern equipment for the center.