Over 1300 new cases of cancer in 2020
In 2020, 1336 new cases of cancer were registered in Kosovo, and compared to 2019, 15 percent fewer cases were identified. This was announced during an activity organized today by the Oncology Clinic and the Association of Oncologists of Kosovo on the occasion of World Cancer Day. Doctor at the Oncology Clinic, Vildane Goga said that the pandemic and the old equipment were some of the difficulties they faced last year. She said that over 18, 400 services were offered in the radiotherapy department and 200,012 services in the chemotherapy department. According to her, the most frequent cases in the Oncology Clinic are those of the breast cancer.
Former President Atifete Jahjaga on World Cancer Day said that this day aims to raise awareness of citizens about the risk and consequences of this disease. She said early detection of cancer saves lives.
