Cancer cases in India are rising sharply, with over 15 lakh new diagnoses reported in 2024, and numbers continue to increase each year,according to ICMR-NCRP data presented in Parliament .With one in nine Indians now at lifetime risk,cancer has emerged as a pressing public health concern.Yet over 70% of cases are identified only at late stages (III/IV),when treatment is tougher,outcomes are poorer,and the financial strain on families is significantly higher.Though each cancer is unique (brain,breast,neck,lung,pancreas,liver etc.) the survivors took timely action and emerged as Heroes through awareness,access and prompt care.
Mr.Dinesh Madhavan, President,Group Oncology & International,Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd.,said," Early detectionis not just a medical priority-it is a system's priority.The data consistently show that early-stage cancers have markedly higher disease-free survival & longer median survival compared to late-stage diagnoses.At Apollo Cancer centres,we constantly strive to move beyond treatment to prevention & early detection.This approach has the potential to transform cancer care from reactive to pro active cancer control'. Hence the slogan SOONER WE ACT,THE BETTER THE OUTCOME.
Mr.Akshay Oleti,CEO,Karnataka region, Apollo Hospitals said," At Apollo cancer centre, we are committed to empowering individuals to take cahrge of their health.the ' Zero to Hero' campaign is a testament to our dedication to early detection & prevention.we are proud to be part of this transformative movement, and we urge every one to prioritize awareness,screening and prompt care.together,we can turn cancer diagnosis into a story of survival and hope".
About Apollo Cancer Centre : Today,people from 147 countries come to India for cancer treatment at Apollo Cancer Centres,. With the first Pencil Beam Proton therapy Centre in South Asia & the Middle East,Apollo Cancer Centres, has all that is needed to strengthen the battle against cancer. All domestic & International patients can contact them through their dedicated pateint helpline number 04048964515 which is available 24X7.