Context: Rising cases of cancer in India needs immediate attention. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR) National Cancer Registry Programme Report of August 2020 has estimated that the number of cancer cases in India in 2020 is 13.9 lakh.
Statistics of cancer cases in India
Risk factors
Three key aspects of cancer prevention:
Ways to focus on these aspects
Government Initiatives and achievements: