Hamaspyur, diagnosed at age 49, is a mother, a concert pianist, and a professor
“If destiny did not lead me to meet Rita Balian in 1999, I would not be here today. I met her at an AIWA Symposium, organized by Hranush Hakobyan. Mrs. Balian spoke about the effects of breast cancer, importance of early detection, and shared the stories of her sister and sister-in-law and how their lives were saved through early detection.
The next day, I was at the Center to have my first mammogram. I was devastated by the news, but a miracle happened and I am still alive today continuing to enjoy my family and my musical profession. I am even composing now. Thank God that my breast cancer was detected at an early stage. I had lumpectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy.
The Center follows up with my health every six months, providing all the necessary tests, and they do everything to keep me alive and happy.
All I want to say is that I am Grateful to these two very special ladies who established the Center, to the U.S. Medical Professionals who came to Armenia to train our doctors, and to ALL the Donors who support this project.
Thank you for giving my life back to me!”