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Cancer has evolved as an epidemic disease and at this moment, the crying need is to initiate
discussion at family-level, city-level, state-level, and national-level.
As per a recent journalistic report by Indian express, 70 percent patients consult a doctor only at
terminal stage, contributing to cancer deaths at 2.2 million every year, out of the global figure of
8.8 million. These facts leave us intimidated. One of the reasons for an increase in a number of
deaths is, due to lack of awareness about the disease, symptoms, and treatment, not only in rural
spaces but in urban spaces as well.
Talking about breast cancer – as of today around 1.5 lakh, new cases of breast cancer are
diagnosed every year in India. Over the next decade, it is expected to rise by 30 %. As per a recent
release by AIIMS, every 8 women in the world suffer from breast cancer.
Today almost, everyone has a family member, a friend or an acquaintance fighting with cancer.
Consequently, it becomes crucial to every conversation and campaign, to spread awareness on the
leading contributors to the disease that can be prohibited. For instance, Tobacco is responsible for
causing 20% of cancer death and obesity contributes to common cancer- causes that could be
prohibited. In addition, early screening for breast cancer and cervical cancers may save lives.
There’s a lot more we can do battle out the epidemic disease, if Government entities, public,
private and non-profits come together more aggressively and promote cancer-based CSR in India.
1. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Scheme offers fiscal aid to the deprived patients.
Known by the name, The Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF), the service is accessible
for patients living below the poverty line in 27 regional cancer centers across India.
2. The Health Minister’s Discretionary Grants offer up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000 to poor
patients to assist them in hospitalization or treatment in government hospitals
3. Schemes for Retired Officials-The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) covers cancer
treatment for retired Central Government employees and dependents.
4. Union Health Ministry announced in June 2017, that it would offer cancer screening via the
government’s health sub-centers, primary health centers, and district hospital. The campaign at
the start will be rolled out in 100 districts, including three in Bengal, five in Bihar, three in
Jharkhand and five in Assam.
6. Indian cancer society– A non-profit, national Organization for Awareness, detection, cure, and
survivorship.