Each year, an estimated 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer. More than 7.6 million die from the disease annually, two-thirds of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. Research suggests that one-third of cancer deaths can be avoided through prevention and another third through early detection and treatment. These figures are confirmed by Armenia’s Ministry of Healthcare.<\/p>\n
More people each year die of cancer than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.<\/p>\n
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is a leading cause of death around the world and about 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention.<\/p>\n
As noted by Armenia’s Ministry of Healthcare, in recent years, there have been improvements in Armenia’s oncology services;however, at the same time, there are serious problems in patients consulting doctors (and following medical advice), in terms of early detection and overall longevity of life.<\/p>\n
The majority of people with tumors in Armenia are treated in the National Oncology Centre. In 2010, the center saw more than 6,200 patients, 3,000 of whose tumors were removed.<\/p>\n
On the occasion of World Cancer Day today, the joint message of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), Association of European Cancer Leagues and European Cancer Organisation is: “Prevention is an important way to reduce the cancer risk. Research highlights that one-third of cancer deaths can be avoided through prevention and another third through early detection and treatment. Thus there is a great need for reinforced political dialogue and better coordination of measures and resources for cancer prevention initiatives in order to combat the cancer burden.”<\/p>\n
Founded by the UICC, World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 each year since 2000. The purpose of the observance is to create and raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, early detection, and timely treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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