Elen Baloyan, MD, Oncology Fellow at Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center in Yerevan, Armenia, shares her insightful journey in this MedInsights Unleashed podcast episode. She addresses the financial toxicity affecting both doctors and patients in Armenia, which often leads to treatment refusals and late diagnoses due to high costs. Despite government efforts to support cancer care, the financial burden remains significant. Elen discusses the future of clinical trial development and the hope it brings to patients through the Immune Oncology Research Institute in Armenia. Elen's diverse roles, from medical practice to managing editor at OncoDaily, highlight pressing issues and her commitment to finding solutions. This episode emphasizes the need for greater financial support and education in the medical field.
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