Vice President Calls for Enhanced Coordination in Cancer Treatment Across India
Need closer coordination between cancer treatment institutions: V-P
Hindustan Times
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During the 23rd Cancer Survivors' Day in Jaipur, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan emphasized the need for improved collaboration among cancer treatment institutions in India. He highlighted the importance of knowledge sharing and technology to enhance treatment outcomes and access to care, particularly as cancer cases rise to over 1.5 million annually.
- 01Vice President C P Radhakrishnan advocates for better coordination among cancer treatment institutions in India.
- 02Over 1.5 million new cancer cases are reported annually in India, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research.
- 03More than 68 lakh cancer treatments have been conducted under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, amounting to over ₹13,000 crore (roughly $1.6 billion USD).
- 04Day care cancer centers are being established in district hospitals, with over 450 already operational.
- 05Public awareness on cancer prevention and lifestyle choices is crucial in reducing cancer incidence.
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At the 23rd Cancer Survivors' Day event held by the Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Jaipur, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan called for enhanced coordination among cancer treatment institutions across India. He stressed that improved sharing of knowledge and technology could lead to better treatment outcomes and increased access to quality care for patients. Citing data from the Indian Council of Medical Research's National Cancer Registry Programme, he noted that India sees over 1.5 million new cancer cases each year. The Vice President highlighted government initiatives aimed at prevention, early detection, and treatment accessibility, including over 68 lakh cancer treatments conducted under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, costing more than ₹13,000 crore (approximately $1.6 billion USD). He also mentioned the establishment of day care cancer centers in district hospitals, with over 450 currently operational. Radhakrishnan underscored the importance of public awareness regarding lifestyle choices that can affect cancer risk and celebrated the resilience of cancer survivors, referring to them as
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Improved coordination among cancer treatment institutions could lead to better access to care and outcomes for patients across India.
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