Cancer cases in India projected to rise from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025: Govt.
1 year, 9 months ago

Cancer cases in India projected to rise from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025: Govt.

The Hindu  

The number of cancer cases in the country is projected to go up from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry Programme, the government informed Parliament on March 14. Elaborating on the steps taken by the government in this regard, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said a population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and common cancers, has been rolled out in the country under the National Health Mission and also as a part of comprehensive primary healthcare. Screening for these common cancers is an integral part of service delivery under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme, the minister said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The programme focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, health promotion and awareness generation for prevention, early diagnosis, management and referral to an appropriate level of healthcare facility for the treatment of NCDs, including cancer, Mr. Pawar said. The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

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National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Know causes, symptoms, significance and ways to prevent deadly disease
1 month, 2 weeks ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Know causes, symptoms, significance and ways to prevent deadly disease

India TV News  

According to WHO, every year around 1.1 million new cases of cancer are seen in India. Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated every year on November 7 to explain the importance of taking the right steps at the right time and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to avoid cancer. National Cancer Awareness Day was first announced in September 2014 by former Indian …

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Early screening, better outcomes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024: Early screening, better outcomes

India Today  

National Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually on November 7 in India to raise awareness about the growing burden of cancer in the country. SIGNIFICANCE Raising Awareness: National Cancer Awareness Day provides an opportunity to spread knowledge about cancer, its causes, and the preventive measures individuals can take. National Cancer Awareness Day provides an opportunity to spread knowledge about cancer, …

Why millennials and Gen Z are at a higher cancer risk than ever before
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why millennials and Gen Z are at a higher cancer risk than ever before

India Today  

Millennials and Gen Z might be living in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, access to information, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. GROWING BURDEN OF CANCER IN MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z On August 1, the American Cancer Society released a new study in the Lancet Public Health about cancer incidence and mortality rates in different generations. According to …

Rise in cancer incidences among younger people in India, 60 per cent patients below 40 are men: Study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rise in cancer incidences among younger people in India, 60 per cent patients below 40 are men: Study

Hindustan Times  

Twenty per cent of cancer patients who called an NGO-run helpline to seek a second opinion were below 40 years of age, indicating a rise of cancer incidences amongst younger people, data from the organisation stated. Dr Ashish Gupta, Principal Investigator and senior oncologist who is heading the Cancer Mukt Bharat Campaign said that since the launch of the helpline …

India Sees Rise in Cancer Cases Among Adults, Reveals Helpline Data
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India Sees Rise in Cancer Cases Among Adults, Reveals Helpline Data

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Twenty per cent of cancer patients who called an NGO-run helpline to seek a second opinion were below 40 years of age, indicating a rise of cancer incidences amongst younger people, data from the organisation stated.There were 1,368 callers between March 1 and May 15, according to the Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation, launched by a group of oncologists. …

As cancer cases rise, how can India improve access to care?
7 months, 1 week ago

As cancer cases rise, how can India improve access to care?

India Today  

India has one of the highest cancer burdens in the world. With one in every nine Indians expected to undergo cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, Malti Sachdev, senior managing director of cancer care technology brand Varian, explains why public-private partnerships are essential for accessible treatment. Roughly 70 per cent of the population resides in rural areas and faces a significant …

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?

Hindustan Times  

The number of people suffering from cancer is expected to rise exponentially over the next two decades, health experts have warned. Experts said low health screening rates in the country pose a significant challenge for the fight against cancer Praful Reddy, 49, an IT professional from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, has lung cancer and has been undergoing …

What factors are responsible for increasing cases of breast cancer in India? Know here
8 months ago

What factors are responsible for increasing cases of breast cancer in India? Know here

India TV News  

According to GLOBOCAN, the Global Cancer Observatory under the World Health Organization, which monitors the cancer burden worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Over 50% of breast cancer affects women in the 25-50 age group and most of these cancers are reported at an advanced stage compared to the West. According to Dr Sredharan M, …

Himachal’s cancer cases shot up 800% in 10 years
8 months ago

Himachal’s cancer cases shot up 800% in 10 years

Hindustan Times  

The state has recorded an unprecedented 800% increase in cancer cases between 2013 to 2022, data from the health department has shown. The number of cancer patients registered with different government health institutions in Himachal shot up from 2,149 in 2013 to an alarming 17,212 in 2022. Also, patients have more diagnostic facilities in the state so they come forward …

Study finds why are young people more prone to colon cancer in India
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Study finds why are young people more prone to colon cancer in India

India TV News  

Doctors in India are raising alarms over a significant surge in cases of colon or colourectal cancer among young adults, shedding light on a concerning trend that demands urgent attention. According to Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman of the National Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, colourectal cancer diagnoses in India often occur at advanced stages due to a lack of …

A case for cancer care
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A case for cancer care

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Cancer incidence in India is estimated to be 19 to 22 lakhs in 2022 while actual incidence may be 1.5 to 3 times higher. For example, in Telangana, there is only one regional cancer institute, MNJ Cancer Hospital with very long wait to see a clinician, a longer time to diagnose because of high burden of cases and a …

Cancer screening Launched Across AP On World Cancer Day
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cancer screening Launched Across AP On World Cancer Day

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, AP government on Sunday launched a state-wide cancer screening programme from Tirupati on Sunday. Special chief secretary Krishna Babu inaugurated the programme at Padmavathi Medical College affiliated to the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences. He also participated in the Cancer Awareness Walk on the SVIMS premises in which collector Dr. G. …

The week in 5 charts | Interim Budget 2024, India ranks 93 in corruption index, and more
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The week in 5 charts | Interim Budget 2024, India ranks 93 in corruption index, and more

The Hindu  

Interim Budget 2024 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs 11.11 lakh crore spending on infrastructure and vowed to continue reforms as she resisted resorting to populist measures in Modi government’s last Budget before general elections, instead choosing to stay on the path of cutting deficit while bolstering measures for focus groups. Focus on cervical cancer Union Finance …

Karnataka to start doorstep screening of oral and breast cancers along with other NCDs under ‘Gruha Arogya’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka to start doorstep screening of oral and breast cancers along with other NCDs under ‘Gruha Arogya’

The Hindu  

Facilitating early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers in the population, the State government is all set to roll out ‘Gruha Arogya’ under which door-to-door screening of these cancers along with other non-communicable diseases will be taken up. Doorstep screening Srinivasa G., State Deputy Director, told The Hindu on Saturday that teams from Health and Wellness Centres comprising a …

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care

ABP News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 on February 1. The healthcare budget for the financial year 2024-25 focused on five areas: medical colleges, cervical cancer vaccination, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, and Ayushman Bharat scheme. Experts had hoped that the union budget would focus on areas such as mental health, medical …

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

February 01, 2024 12:08 pm | Updated February 02, 2024 06:05 pm IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced the government’s plans to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged 9 to 14 as part of her Interim Budget 2024. Ms. Sitharaman presented the last Budget of Narendra Modi’s government before the general elections, and …

Only 1% of women screened for cervical cancer in India | Data
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Only 1% of women screened for cervical cancer in India | Data

The Hindu  

Only 1% of women are being screened for cervical cancer in India, despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation that at least 70% of women should get tested. In Tamil Nadu, for instance, 7% of women said that they were screened for cervical cancer and 3.8% for breast cancer — the highest among the two types across States. Chart 3 | …

Five-year Breast Cancer Survival Rate at 66.4 Pc Across 11 Geographical Areas in India: Study
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Five-year Breast Cancer Survival Rate at 66.4 Pc Across 11 Geographical Areas in India: Study

News 18  

The five-year survival rate of women patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer stands at 66.4 per cent across 11 geographical areas in India, according to a study. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, accounting for over one quarter of all female cancers,” said the study titled “Breast cancer survival in India across 11 geographical …

Free cancer care alone won’t help India fight cancer | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

Free cancer care alone won’t help India fight cancer | Explained

The Hindu  

By 2040, according to one estimate, 20 lakh people a year will be diagnosed with cancer in India. Since cancer care is concentrated in major cities, most people from rural India, where 60-70% of the country’s population lives, have to leave home and travel hundreds of kilometres to seek care. “Since my husband was diagnosed with cancer, we have borrowed …

National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: Honouring Marie Curie and Empowering Cancer Prevention
1 year, 1 month ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: Honouring Marie Curie and Empowering Cancer Prevention

News 18  

National Cancer Awareness Day, is observed annually on November 7 in India since 2014. Marie Curie’s pioneering work and her breakthroughs paved the way for the evolution of nuclear energy radiotherapy which plays a pivotal tool in modern cancer treatment. National Cancer Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about early diagnosis, preventive measures, and cancer treatment. National Cancer Awareness …

How accurate are India’s cancer registries? | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

How accurate are India’s cancer registries? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: More women in the city of Aizawl are diagnosed with lung cancer than in all of Asia. This is data from India’s cancer registries, maintained under the National Cancer Registry Programme. The objectives of the National Cancer Registry Programme: i) To generate reliable data on the magnitude and patterns of cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality stratified …

ICMR project to accelerate cancer screening at district level
1 year, 2 months ago

ICMR project to accelerate cancer screening at district level

The Hindu  

With only a few districts across India being able to effectively implement cancer screening measures in accordance with Health Ministry norms, the Indian Council of Medical Research is gearing up to bring in remedial measures. It has invited Expressions of Interest on the implementation of research to accelerate cancer screening, early diagnosis, and treatment. In the long run, the Council …

News18 Network to Launch ‘Sanjeevani’ to Raise Awareness, Start Conversations About Cancer
1 year, 2 months ago

News18 Network to Launch ‘Sanjeevani’ to Raise Awareness, Start Conversations About Cancer

News 18  

News18 Network, Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation and Tata Trusts, all three organisations renowned for their dedication to meaningful and impactful initiatives, will jointly unveil ‘Sanjeevani-United Against Cancer’. Shyam Srinivasan, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, commended the initiative, saying, “As we celebrate the remarkable success of ‘Sanjeevani – A Shot of Life’ campaign which was aimed at addressing the …

Andhra Pradesh to kick-start massive cancer screening programme in September
1 year, 5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to kick-start massive cancer screening programme in September

The Hindu  

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Andhra Pradesh government will take up a massive cancer screening exercise from September. “The Health Department is preparing a massive screening programme under which all those aged above 30 will be screened,” Health and Family Welfare Commissioner J. Nivas told The Hindu. “Currently, Mid-Level Healthcare Providers and Medical Officers are being trained in Anakapalli and …

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam comes in handy for lower income groups to cut out-of-pocket health expenditure
1 year, 5 months ago

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam comes in handy for lower income groups to cut out-of-pocket health expenditure

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission, which initiated a State-wide survey to evaluate the impact of the State Government’s Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, has said out-of-pocket medical expenditure for the lower income groups has halved after the scheme was implemented. According to an analysis done by the State Planning Commission, the median Out-of-Pocket Expenditure per visit for treatment of an …

Health Matters | Here, for the healthcare highs and lows
1 year, 5 months ago

Health Matters | Here, for the healthcare highs and lows

The Hindu  

If we are lucky, it is a mixed bag at the health desk. Assaulted by stories of resurgence of diseases, or emergence of newer pathogen, and buffeted by questions of access to quality health care, we are irrevocably revived by some good news, some development, a reduction in the number of cases, a government scheme that will go an extra …

More awareness on cancers needed in Tamil Nadu: Finance Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

More awareness on cancers needed in Tamil Nadu: Finance Minister

The Hindu  

Minister for Finance and Human Resources Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday stressed the need to create more awareness about cancers among the public, especially among women in rural Tamil Nadu. Shortly after inaugurating an advanced CyberKnife robotic radio surgery system at Apollo Cancer Centre, he said that there needs to be large-scale awareness on cancers in the State. Preetha Reddy, executive …

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book
1 year, 9 months ago

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Over 4,000 people attending a cervical cancer awareness programme — with another lakh people attending it online and 500 volunteers helping with logistics — created history and entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest such awareness event. India has one of the highest numbers of cervical cancer cases in the world, with 75,000 to 80,000 new …

World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day: Best cure for cancer is early detection

Firstpost  

The causes of delay in diagnosis in India range from patients ignoring the symptoms, delay of up to three months in seeking professional help, lack of access to specialised facilities, stigma attached to cancer and financial constraints A leading oncologist recently made a claim that due to globalisation, changing lifestyle and ageing population, India is set to face a ‘tsunami …

World Cancer Day 2023: Top 4 deadliest cancers in India and their symptoms as per oncologists
1 year, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2023: Top 4 deadliest cancers in India and their symptoms as per oncologists

Hindustan Times  

Cancer cases across the globe have been on rise and lifestyle factors play a significant role in this increase. A World Health Organization report released in 2020 said 1 in 10 Indians will develop cancer in their lifetime and 1 in 15 will die of it. Ahead of World Cancer Day 2023, which is observed every year on February 4 …

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2023: All You Need To Know
1 year, 11 months ago

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2023: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus. “Cervical cancer is associated with several factors, including poor genital hygiene, early age of marriage, multiple sexual partners, and repeated pregnancies. It’s important to be aware of HPV and its associated risks, as well as getting regular cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccines …

How to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India
2 years, 3 months ago

How to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India

Hindustan Times  

Human Papillomavirus, the contributing factor to cervical cancer, commonly occurs in growths on the skin or mucous membranes and exists in over 100 different forms. Despite the availability of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening preventive tools, HPV infection and cervical cancer are widespread. Meanwhile, around 60,000 women in India die every year due to cervical cancer. India has a …

Survey reveals low awareness about cancer screening in Arunachal Pradesh
2 years, 3 months ago

Survey reveals low awareness about cancer screening in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The ICMR- NCDIR monitoring survey of cancer risk factors and health system response in northeast region found that only 5.6 per cent of people in Arunachal Pradesh it surveyed were aware of cancer screening. The survey found that only 0.6 per cent of people in urban areas had ever underwent oral cavity examination for cancer, while in rural populations it …

Boosting cancer treatment facilities a key focus of Modi government, says health officials
2 years, 4 months ago

Boosting cancer treatment facilities a key focus of Modi government, says health officials

The Hindu  

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre at Mohali in Punjab on Wednesday, officials said the health facility is significant due to reports of increasing cancer prevalence in parts of the state. They noted that treatment of cancer under 'Ayushman Bharat', a health insurance scheme for the poor, has been a prime …

Equipped with 300 Beds, Medical Oncology, New Cancer Hospital to be Inaugurated by PM in Punjab Tomorrow
2 years, 4 months ago

Equipped with 300 Beds, Medical Oncology, New Cancer Hospital to be Inaugurated by PM in Punjab Tomorrow

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on August 24 and inaugurate the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. The hospital in New Chandigarh will be the hub of cancer care, with a 100-bed cancer hospital in Sangrur, functional since 2018, acting like its “spoke”. Major Cancer Hospitals Inaugurated by Modi On April 28, …

Early detection can curb cancer cases, say experts
2 years, 7 months ago

Early detection can curb cancer cases, say experts

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With cancer cases on the rise in India, the best way to counter the disease is for the government to focus on preventive measures and to highlight the adverse effects of tobacco in school curriculums, opined two experts on the subject. According to another new report, cancer cases in the country increased at an average annual rate of 1.1-2 …

40 lakh cancer cases, 22.54 lakh deaths reported in India in 3 years: Govt
2 years, 10 months ago

40 lakh cancer cases, 22.54 lakh deaths reported in India in 3 years: Govt

India Today  

More than 40 lakh cancer cases were reported and 22.54 lakh people died of the disease in the country between 2018 and 2020, the government informed Lok Sabha on Friday. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that 13,92,179 cancer cases were reported in 2020; 13,58,415 in 2019; and 13,25,232 cases in 2018. Financial assistance is provided to patients belonging to …

World Cancer Day 2022: Most Common Cancers In India and Why They’re Rising
2 years, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2022: Most Common Cancers In India and Why They’re Rising

News 18  

World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 to create awareness about the various cancers that affect us. On the 22nd observance of World Cancer Day, we take a look at the cancer situation in India, the most common types of cancers here and why they are on the rise. Over 13 lakh people in India suffer from cancers every …

Bridging the gap in cancer care
2 years, 10 months ago

Bridging the gap in cancer care

Live Mint  

I aspire to live in a society where everybody lives cancer-free. Cancer prevalence in India The National Cancer Registry Programme mentioned in its report that 94.1 men per one lakh males in India and 103.6 women per one lakh females would be affected by one or the other form of cancer. The lack of cancer awareness in the masses coupled …

Why are cancer cases rising in India?
3 years, 1 month ago

Why are cancer cases rising in India?

India TV News  

Although India has, for a long time, battled the incidence of cancer, latest estimates pegs them to be rising at significantly higher rate. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, there will be an estimated 12 per cent rise in cancer cases in India in the next five years. Tobacco use is the major reason -- comprising 48.7 per …

Childhood Cancer in India: Analysing the impact of good nutrition
3 years, 1 month ago

Childhood Cancer in India: Analysing the impact of good nutrition

Hindustan Times  

When five-year-old Swara was diagnosed with cancer, her family moved to a rented apartment in Pune from Baramati for her treatment. Proper nutrition during cancer treatment reduces side-effects and treatment complications, results in fewer breaks or delays in treatment, improves chances for survival, and provides better immunity against infection. In 2020-2021, Cuddles Foundation, an organisation that runs a nutrition programme …

National Cancer Awareness Day 2021: Theme, History, and Significance
3 years, 1 month ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2021: Theme, History, and Significance

News 18  

November 7 is observed as the National Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness about the second leading cause of death globally, Cancer. Lungs cancer and cancer of the oral cavity are a big cause of death among males while breast cancer and cancer of the oral cavity account for a large number of cancer cases among females. It is also …

7.9% of 6 lakh cancers reported and analysed in 2012-2019 identified as childhood cancers
3 years, 2 months ago

7.9% of 6 lakh cancers reported and analysed in 2012-2019 identified as childhood cancers

India TV News  

Of the 6.10 lakh cancers reported and analysed between 2012 to 2019 under the National Cancer Registry Programme, 52.4 per cent were reported in males and 47.6 per cent in women. Childhood cancers comprised 7.9 per cent of all cancers, according to the report, "Clinicopathological Profile of Cancers in India: A Report of Hospital Based Cancer Registries, 2021". Among all …

National Cancer Awareness Day 2020: Date, significance, history and quotes
4 years, 1 month ago

National Cancer Awareness Day 2020: Date, significance, history and quotes

India Today  

National Cancer Awareness Day 2020: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Thus, to raise the awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention National Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on November 7. Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan first announced National Cancer Awareness Day in September 2014. National Cancer Awareness Day 2020 | Representational image National …

Breast Cancer Month: With early detection now possible, awareness will decide the outcome
4 years, 1 month ago

Breast Cancer Month: With early detection now possible, awareness will decide the outcome

Firstpost  

Breast cancer affects around 2.1 million women per year, with over 1.6 lakh new cases reported each year in India. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, according to the National Health Portal. In 2018, India reported 87,090 breast cancer-related deaths among women and has become a major health concern across Indian cities. Despite breast cancer …

Reducing India’s cancer burden
4 years, 3 months ago

Reducing India’s cancer burden

The Hindu  

The Indian Council of Medical Research -National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research National Cancer Registry Programme Report of August 2020 has estimated that the number of cancer cases in India in 2020 is 13.9 lakh. A 2017 report showed that India’s cancer burden increased 2.6 times between 1990 to 2016, and deaths due to cancers doubled during the time. …

Report predicts 12% rise in India’s cancer burden
4 years, 4 months ago

Report predicts 12% rise in India’s cancer burden

The Hindu  

Cancer cases in the country are likely to increase to 15.6 lakhs by 2025 — a 12% increase from current estimated cases — based on current trends, according to the National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020. The report also found that in 2020, tobacco-related cancers are estimated to contribute to 27.1% of the total cancer burden, and highest in the …

India to record an estimated 12% rise in cancer cases by 2025- ICMR-NCDIR National Cancer Registry
4 years, 4 months ago

India to record an estimated 12% rise in cancer cases by 2025- ICMR-NCDIR National Cancer Registry

Live Mint  

New Delhi: There will be an estimated 12% rise in cancer cases in India in next five years, the Indian Council of Medical Research said on Tuesday. According to the estimates of the National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020, released by the ICMR in association with National Centre for Disease Informatics & Research Bengaluru, there will be about 13.9 lakhs …

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