a day agoNumber of breast cancers increased by 4 %
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The number of women affected with breast cancer year-on-year is increasing. Compared to last year, when the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer was 350, this year, by October alone, has been recorded 315 cases, which number 3-4 per cent more. In Oncology clinic, they say [...]
Compared to last year, when the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer was 350, this year, by October alone, has been recorded 315 cases, which number 3-4 per cent more.
In the Oncology clinic, they say this trend tends to increase, but it is not alarming.
Kurtishi adds that awareness of women has increased to control and prevent this mountain disease.
Oncologist Kurtishi shows what causes breast cancer.
At the Oncology Clinic, where they are currently receiving treatment of radio therapy and chemotherapy over 1,500 patients, Kurtishi says there is no lack of medicine.
However, Kosovo, looking on the basis of the population, remains the country with the least affected with this disease in the region.
Meanwhile, oncologists from Kosovo and Albania, this month of awareness, have joined to exchange their experiences in the fight against cancer.
For the 12th time in a row, with the motto early discovery is survival”, the traditional walk aimed at awareness of the society against breast cancer will take place on Saturday.
