Gardašević: The capital will subsidize preventive examinations for early detection of cancer

"We are aware that the fight with this disease is not only physical, but also emotional and psychological. Through the establishment of a day center for oncology patients, the capital and the entire community will lend a hand of support, so that together we can create better conditions for treatment and recovery," Gardašević said.

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Montenegro ranks 4th in the world in terms of mortality from malignant diseases and unfortunately is among the countries with the highest rate, said Maja Gardašević, a candidate for councilor from the Podgorica list.

"The fact that breast cancer is in first place in terms of incidence among our citizens is particularly worrying, while in terms of mortality from cervical cancer we are in 6th place in Europe," said Gardašević and pointed out that this statistic is a strong reminder of the seriousness of the situation. and the need to work together to reduce the numbers and support those struggling with this disease.

He says that timely detection and diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

"The capital will take concrete steps and subsidize preventive examinations for all citizens. With this decision, we want to enable easier access to early diagnosis and preventive health care, because prevention is the most powerful tool in the fight against malignant diseases," said Gardašević.

She appealed to citizens to regularly go for preventive examinations and said that health care should not be delayed, because early examinations are often crucial for a successful treatment outcome.

"We extend a special invitation to those who are currently facing the fight against cancer - oncology patients, their families and friends. We are aware that the fight with this disease is not only physical, but also emotional and psychological. Through the establishment of a day center for oncology patients, the capital and the whole community will lend a helping hand, so that together we can create better conditions for treatment and recovery. This initiative is just one step towards a comprehensive fight against cancer, and once again an invitation to everyone not to forget the importance of preventive examinations. Health care is the responsibility of all of us timely examinations save lives," Gardašević concluded.

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