Gandhinagar, Aug. 1 -- Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership of Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya, the State Government is committed to providing the best possible treatment for serious diseases, including cancer, according to the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office.

According to the GLOBOCAN 2022 report, more than 1.12 lakh new lung cancer cases and over 98,000 deaths are estimated in India every year. Globally, around 26 lakh new cases and more than 18 lakh deaths are reported annually, making lung cancer the deadliest form of cancer worldwide.

The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad, has recorded a steady rise in lung cancer cases over the past five years. GCRI registered...