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Health | 30.03.10 | 17:27

Health Alert: Cancer is a diagnosis not a death sentence

By Gayane Mkrtchyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
In 2009 Armenia registered 7657 patients with cancer, which is by 321 more than in 2008.

“Three to four percent growth of the disease has been registered, and it’s not unique for Armenia only, the same four percent growth is registered everywhere in the world. Twelve million people around the world suffer from cancer, the annual mortality rate is seven million,” says doctor of medical science, professor Gagik Bazikyan, deputy director of RA National Center of Oncology.

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Lori (unverified)
09.04.2010 22:25
Very few people have Individual Health Insurance in Armenia. It's a very new concept here in general. I am shocked that the deputy director did not directly mention the fact that a very high percentage of people (mainly men) in Armenia are smokers (I smoke and am highly aware that my behavior increases my risk of cancer by a lot...I'm trying to stop). I find it irresponsible that he wouldn't talk about that.
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seth mcfarland, United States
06.04.2010 20:15
Interesting article, some troubling information on growth rates. I didn't realize that it was normal to be experiencing such a high growth rate. What is the Individual Health Insurance situation in Armenia? What type of coverage is normal?
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seth mcfarland, United States
06.04.2010 20:14
Interesting article, some troubling information on growth rates. I didn't realize that it was normal to be experiencing such a high growth rate. What is the Individual Health Insurance situation in Armenia? What type of coverage is normal?
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