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Care gap in Cancer Treatment in India
Presented India by Dr. G. V. Nagarjuna ReddyViews
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Case Description
The care gap in cancer treatment in India is significant, characterized by disparities in access to early diagnosis and advanced therapies. Rural areas face a severe shortage of oncology specialists and diagnostic facilities, leading to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes. High costs of cancer...
Case Summary
- India faces a significant cancer burden, with estimates suggesting approximately 14.6 lakh new cases in 2022 and projections indicating a doubling by 2030 or 2040. The incidence rate is approximately 100.4 per lakh population, highlighting a concerning prevalence. Non-communicable diseases, including cancer, contribute significantly to mortality, driven largely by alcohol and tobacco use, followed by physical inactivity and other factors.
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Dr. G. V. Nagarjuna Reddy
Head & Neck Oncosurgeon, MAA Hospitals, HyderabadHe has his expertise in Head and Neck benign lesions such as Cysts/ Swelling in the neck- Thyroglossal cyst, Submandibular stone, Branchial cyst & sinuses, Neck mass- Nerve sheath tumors, Head and Neck Cancers, Laryngectomy. Voice prosthesis for post laryngectomy patients, Thyroid swellings, Neck cysts, sinuses, nodes and swellings , Parotid swellings and cancers , Nose bleeding and cancers and many more
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