A major health concern and among the top five causes of death, the incidence of cancer has been on the rise in India. The number of Indians suffering from cancer is estimated to be 29.8 million in 2025 rising from 26.7 million in 2021, according to a report by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The highest incidence last year was in the North (2,408 patients per 100,000) and the Northeast (2,177 per 100,000). The report notes that seven cancers account for more than 40 percent of the total disease burden. These include lung (10.6 percent), breast (10.5 percent), esophagus (5.8 percent), mouth (5.7 percent), stomach (5.2 percent), liver (4.6 percent), and cervix uterine (4.3 percent).
According to a study by FICCI and EY titled, 'Call for Action: Making quality cancer care more accessible and affordable in India', the reported cancer incidence in India in 2022 is estimated to be 19 to 20 lakh, whereas real incidence is likely to be 1.5 to 3 times higher than the reported cases. Painting a grim picture, Dr Wesley M Jose, Clinical Associate Professor, Medical Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, says that India's cancer burden has been steadily increasing with addition of an estimated 0.8 million new cancer cases every year. By 2040, nearly 2 million new cancer cases and more than 1 million deaths are projected.
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KIMSHEALTH launches electrophysiology lab with 3D mapping
'ENSITE X' is the first of its kind in Kerala and the third in India enabling precise identification, mapping, and targeting the abnormal electrical activities in the heart.
Molbio boosts Goa's healthcare system with CSR initiatives
The company has donated four state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and two hearse vans for National Highway emergencies
USV introduces affordable heart failure medication
This cost-effective option addresses the rising cases of heart failure in India, offering lifesaving care to millions of patients who need it the most.
City Imaging & Clinical Labs to expand services to 50 hospitals
The company is currently associated with 10 hospitals, providing comprehensive lab management services, including 24/7 in-house phlebotomy and lab testing.
Oncare raises $1 million in seed funding, to set up 10 units
Oncare has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Huddle Ventures. It plans to deploy the raised capital to expand its operations to 10 new centers.
Nutrabay forays into Ayurvedic supplements market with Shilajit
Nutrabay's aims at gaining market share from the existing ayurveda supplements market with a distinctive product proposition and education about the benefits of Shilajit.
INDIA'S PREPAREDNESS ON HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS: A GROWING FOCUS ON PATIENT SAFETY
The country's diverse healthcare landscape necessitates a flexible and multifaceted approach to infection control that can be adapted to various settings and resource levels.
TRANSFORMING CARDIAC SURGERY: HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES
Dr. Swarup Swaraj Pal shared his insights on the current state and future prospects of AI in cardiac procedures.
BEYOND THE LAB: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LOGISTICS IN INDIA'S PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
As India continues to expand its role in the global pharmaceutical market, the importance of a robust, reliable, and innovative logistics infrastructure cannot be overstated.
LIFESTYLE DISEASES IN CHILDREN: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
In today's fast-paced world, children face an unexpected enemy: lifestyle diseases. Conditions like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension are now affecting our youth. What's causing this shift, and how can we combat it?
