New Delhi, July 2 -- Over the last couple of decades, cancer has become arguably the most pressing health concern in India. According to ICMR-National Cancer Registry Programme estimates, India recorded about 15.69 lakh new cancer cases in 2025, and the instances have only increased since then. The biggest concern, however, is not just the rising number of cases but also the delayed diagnosis. When cancer is diagnosed early, treatment is often more effective, less intensive, and has better chances of long-term control.

"Advanced-stage cancers, on the other hand, may require more advanced treatments, and even then, the prognoses may not be as promising. This is why early detection remains one of the most important priorities in cancer car...