The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Assam records highest cancer survival rate, Assembly told
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Assam has achieved India's highest cancer survival rate of 62% through a decentralized care model and aggressive early detection programs. The state government is expanding its network of cancer hospitals and plans to introduce proton therapy to further improve patient outcomes.
A decentralised cancer care model and a large-scale early detection programme have helped Assam record a 62% survival rate, the highest in India, State Health Minister Ashok Singhal has said.
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