Cancer Burden In India
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Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Top Priority, Says Health Minister Nadda
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Tuesday that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as these account for 60 per cent of the total
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Nearly 13% Of Women In India With Breast Cancer Experienced Metastasis: Study
A larger tumour, such as one sized more than three centimetres, and a higher tumour grade were significantly associated with metastatic disease.
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Oncologists Explain Why They Prescribe Keytruda To Cancer Patients, When And How It Works
Keytruda is approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
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India's Cancer Cases Near 16 Lakh, Doctors Flag Early Detection Crisis Despite Advanced Tech Push
At a time when cutting-edge therapies like CAR-T cell treatment, precision radiotherapy and robotic surgery are becoming available in India, oncologists say the biggest challenge remains delayed diagnosis, lack of screening, and deep inequalities in
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Cancer Is The 10th Leading Cause Of Child Deaths In India, Says Study
Cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among children in India, with around 17,000 deaths in 2023.
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2026 NCDIR Report: Low Screening Rates Fueling Telangana's Growing Cancer Burden
This is driven by low screening rates that lead to late-stage diagnoses. The report projects over 46,000 new adult cases this year amid tobacco-related risks and inadequate prevention.
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14-Year-Old With Extremely Rare, Aggressive Cancer Recovers After Life-Saving Robotic Surgery
Stomach and oesophageal cancer account for a major cancer burden worldwide; however, their occurrence in paediatric patients remains extremely rare. In younger patients, such cancers often develop without clearly identifiable lifestyle or environment
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HPV Vaccine Experience: Ajmer Students Say They Feel Protected, Share Positive Interaction With PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer this weekend, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare in women and ad
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Cancer Burden By 2030: Expert Explains Why
India is likely to experience a big increase in cancer cases by 2030, and doctors throughout the country are already seeing more cases in their hospitals and clinics.
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Delhi Government Launches Cancer Awareness Programme For Early Detection, Screening
Inaugurating the programme, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said timely screening and awareness were critical to controlling the growing cancer burden
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Cancer Surge In Tamil Nadu: Over 1 Lakh New Cases, Chennai Worst Hit
Tamil Nadu has crossed a critical public health threshold, registering more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time.
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Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study
Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine study reveals 7.1 million cases tied to modifiable risk factors, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancer
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80,000 Cervical Cancer Deaths A Year, Budget 2026-27 Must Boost Cancer Care Funding: AIIMS Expert To NDTV
Highlighting the growing burden of cervical cancer in India, Dr. Abhishek Shankar, Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology at AIIMS Delhi shared the need to generate more funding
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Genomics, AI And More: Oncologist Shares Global Breakthroughs In Cancer Treatment 2025
A senior oncologist explains why in India, where the cancer burden continues to rise, these advancements carry heightened importance.
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3 In 5 Die After Cancer Diagnosis In India, Women Affected Disproportionately: Study
Three in every five people in India succumb to cancer following diagnosis with women bearing a "disproportionate burden" compared to men, an analysis of global cancer data has estimated.
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Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Top Priority, Says Health Minister Nadda
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Tuesday that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as these account for 60 per cent of the total
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Nearly 13% Of Women In India With Breast Cancer Experienced Metastasis: Study
A larger tumour, such as one sized more than three centimetres, and a higher tumour grade were significantly associated with metastatic disease.
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Oncologists Explain Why They Prescribe Keytruda To Cancer Patients, When And How It Works
Keytruda is approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
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India's Cancer Cases Near 16 Lakh, Doctors Flag Early Detection Crisis Despite Advanced Tech Push
At a time when cutting-edge therapies like CAR-T cell treatment, precision radiotherapy and robotic surgery are becoming available in India, oncologists say the biggest challenge remains delayed diagnosis, lack of screening, and deep inequalities in
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Cancer Is The 10th Leading Cause Of Child Deaths In India, Says Study
Cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among children in India, with around 17,000 deaths in 2023.
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2026 NCDIR Report: Low Screening Rates Fueling Telangana's Growing Cancer Burden
This is driven by low screening rates that lead to late-stage diagnoses. The report projects over 46,000 new adult cases this year amid tobacco-related risks and inadequate prevention.
-
14-Year-Old With Extremely Rare, Aggressive Cancer Recovers After Life-Saving Robotic Surgery
Stomach and oesophageal cancer account for a major cancer burden worldwide; however, their occurrence in paediatric patients remains extremely rare. In younger patients, such cancers often develop without clearly identifiable lifestyle or environment
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HPV Vaccine Experience: Ajmer Students Say They Feel Protected, Share Positive Interaction With PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer this weekend, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare in women and ad
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India Faces Sharp Rise In Cancer Burden By 2030: Expert Explains Why
India is likely to experience a big increase in cancer cases by 2030, and doctors throughout the country are already seeing more cases in their hospitals and clinics.
-
Delhi Government Launches Cancer Awareness Programme For Early Detection, Screening
Inaugurating the programme, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said timely screening and awareness were critical to controlling the growing cancer burden
-
Cancer Surge In Tamil Nadu: Over 1 Lakh New Cases, Chennai Worst Hit
Tamil Nadu has crossed a critical public health threshold, registering more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time.
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Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study
Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine study reveals 7.1 million cases tied to modifiable risk factors, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancer
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80,000 Cervical Cancer Deaths A Year, Budget 2026-27 Must Boost Cancer Care Funding: AIIMS Expert To NDTV
Highlighting the growing burden of cervical cancer in India, Dr. Abhishek Shankar, Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology at AIIMS Delhi shared the need to generate more funding
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Genomics, AI And More: Oncologist Shares Global Breakthroughs In Cancer Treatment 2025
A senior oncologist explains why in India, where the cancer burden continues to rise, these advancements carry heightened importance.
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3 In 5 Die After Cancer Diagnosis In India, Women Affected Disproportionately: Study
Three in every five people in India succumb to cancer following diagnosis with women bearing a "disproportionate burden" compared to men, an analysis of global cancer data has estimated.
