Increase in cancer incidences among younger people in India: Study - Video
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Overview
A new study indicates a rise in cancer incidences among younger people, with 60% of cancer patients under 40 being men. Data from the Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation revealed that 20% of callers to their helpline, seeking a second opinion, were below 40. The study found head and neck cancer (26%) most prevalent, followed by gastrointestinal cancers (16%), breast cancer (15%), and blood cancers (9%).
The helpline (93-555-20202) operates Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, offering free second opinions. Dr. Ashish Gupta, the campaign’s lead, emphasized the importance of targeted treatment and early detection. The study highlighted that 63% of cancer cases were diagnosed at stages 3 or 4, due to low screening adoption.
Speakers
Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
