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52,221 diagnosed with cancer in State so far

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January 20, 2025

53,07,448 people screened for cancer as part of special drive in two months; oral cancer cases highest with 19,447

- K KALYAN KRISHNA KUMAR @Vijayawada

THE State government's cancer screening initiative, launched on November 14, 2024, has identified 52,221 people diagnosed with cancer cases so far. As of now, the officials have conducted tests for 53,07,448 individuals, among which, 19,447 were diagnosed with oral cancer, 15,401 with breast cancer, and 17,373 with cervical cancer, totaling 52,221 cases, i.e., 0.98% of those screened.

The cancer screening is progressing steadily and will continue till November 2025. As per the data from the Health, Medical, and Family Welfare Department, over 40,000 lives are lost due to cancer annually in the State. In response, the State government has taken up mass cancer screening and extensive awareness programmes for early identification to provide necessary treatment.

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