20% Of Cancer Cases In India Are Being Seen In Men And Women Below 40, Claims Study
As per the study, head and neck cancer (26 per cent) were the most prevalent, closely followed by gastrointestinal cancers (16 per cent) like colon, stomach, and liver. Breast cancer accounted for 15 per cent, and blood cancers for 9 per cent.
May 24, 2024, 16:29 PM IST
India to face 'tsunami' of chronic diseases like cancer, warns US-based oncologist
Cancer vaccines for prevention and treatment, expansion of Artificial Intelligence & data digital technology, and cancer diagnosis from liquid biopsies are among the six trends that will reshape cancer care in this century, the oncologist said.
Jan 18, 2023, 15:43 PM IST
Cancer cases in India may rise to 15.7 lakh from 13.9 lakh in next five years: ICMR report
The number of cancer cases in India for the present year is estimated to be 13.9 lakh and it may increase to 15.7 lakh by 2025, according to a report released by the ICMR and the Bengaluru-based National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research.
Aug 19, 2020, 08:12 AM IST
Two-thirds of female cancer patients in India from low socio-economic class; unhealthy habits primary reason
Currently, cancer accounts for second-highest mortality rate in India, which alone contributes 50 percent of it in the world.
Jul 01, 2017, 11:36 AM IST
India world's largest contributor to cancer deaths; doctors say 70% patients avoid consultation till terminal stage
According to doctors, at advanced stages only 30 per cent of the cases can be cured. However, they too have a chance of relapse.
Feb 05, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Rise in cancer cases in India, says government
As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the cases have increased to 14,51,417 in 2016 from 12,70,781 in 2013.
Dec 02, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Rise in cancer cases in India: Govt
The lung cancer prevalence was 76,783, 79,833 and 83,035 in 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Mar 15, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
Cancer prevention: What you can do to reduce your risk!
Here are some useful tips for cancer prevention.
Feb 04, 2016, 13:00 PM IST
Cancer second biggest killer after heart disease in India
The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) said seven lakh new cancer cases emerge every year in the country, killing over 3.5 lakh people and is expected to rise in the next 10-15 years.
Feb 04, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Cancer in India: Cases shoot up in last 4 years; breast cancer top killer among women
Breast cancer has upstaged cervical cancer as the most common and biggest killer of Indian women.
Feb 04, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Indian doctors develop mobile app for cancer diagnosis
The app, called TNM app, will help doctors diagnose the severity of cancer immediately.
Oct 23, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
1 in 13 cancer patients in the world is from India: Report
India has around 1.8 million people suffering from cancer, with breast, cervical and oral cancers as the biggest killers.
Oct 13, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
