Yordanka Fandakova: For me, cancer prevention is the most important

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Yordanka Fandakova: For me, cancer prevention is the most important
Yordanka Fandakova: For me, cancer prevention is the most important
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"Sofia is a natural center and a leader in the country in providing quality he alth services", said Yordanka Fandakova, Mayor of Sofia Municipality, at the ceremonial opening of the Oncology Center "City Clinic" in Sofia. "For Sofia, this acquisition is of great importance, such a modern clinic is another additional contribution to everything we have as he althcare facilities," Fandakova pointed out

“The most important thing for me is the prevention of cancer. This year, the Metropolitan Municipality developed and implemented a pilot program for organized breast cancer screening. Four he alth facilities in Sofia joined it, and I appeal to everyone, and to "City Clinic", of course, to get involved in order to develop and expand the program, because many types of malignant diseases are curable when they are detected in time.", she also said, wishing for more cured patients and fewer sick people in Bulgaria.

"In the last year alone, about 50,000 patients from all over the country passed through the municipal oncology hospital. About 11,000 were treated and sought help with chemotherapy. 300 people have visited the new radiation therapy department only since the middle of the year, since it was opened," the capital mayor also noted.

“I am glad that such a modern medical facility is opening its doors in Sofia. However, no matter what equipment there is, the most important are the doctors, nurses and staff who will meet the patients in their most difficult moment , said Fandakova.

Yordanka Fandakova wished the new oncology clinic a good time and joined the prayers that were offered by Father Gregory and His Holiness Patriarch Neophyte for the very successful work of the doctors and above all for the healing of the people who will seek help at the cancer center.

The Oncology Center is a modern hospital facility for complex and high-tech treatment of cancer diseases and has a team of leading specialists, leaders in their fields. The hospital is equipped with 3 radiotherapy and radiosurgery units, one of which is for brachytherapy, and has separate clinics for medical oncology, radiotherapy and radiosurgery, nuclear medicine, general and clinical pathology. Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, genetic counseling, rehabilitation and psychological stabilization of patients and their relatives will be carried out in the hospital. Patients will have access to cutting-edge technologies such as PET/CT and SPECT/CT for precise imaging, 3D mammography with tomosynthesis, state-of-the-art radiosurgery device - TrueBeam STX, brachytherapy device, robot for automated drug mixing, fully digital work environment. All patients will be accommodated in single rooms with comfortable conditions and a welcoming atmosphere.

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