Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2022, about 20 million new cancer cases were reported, and 9.7 million people died from the disease globally. Cancer also remains a critical public health challenge in India, with cases projected to rise significantly.

In India, around 100 out of every 1 lakh people are diagnosed with cancer. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the estimated number of incidences of cancer cases was more than 14 lakhs in 2023 in India. It is estimated around 2.5 Million people are living with cancer, which includes new diagnosed, people who are already under treatment or living with the disease, with an average Cancer registrations of over 7 lakhs annually, and with a death rate exceeding 5.5 Lakhs every year .India is witnessing an alarming rise in cancer cases, with statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicating a troubling trend. Initially, it was estimated that 1 in every 10 Indians would develop cancer. This estimate has now been revised to 1 in 6, and there is growing concern that we could soon be facing 1 in 4 – a staggering 25% of the population at risk. If this trajectory continues, India could soon become the cancer capital of the world.

Detecting cancers early helps to treat them in a much better and affordable manner, as tertiary care can be curtailed with proper and on time screening. This is especially relevant for cases of cervical cancer which can be prevented with the available and growing technology in Health care management.

Around 1/3rd of deaths from Cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, Alcohol consumption ,low fruit & vegetable intake and lack of Physcial activity.

Cancer -causing infections, such as Human papillama virus[HPV] and hepatitis, are responsible for approximately 30% Cancer cases in low & low-middle income countries.