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<\/a>India faces a growing cancer burden, with an estimated 15.33 lakh new cases in 2024 and one in nine individuals at lifetime risk. A Rajya Sabha panel is seeking public and expert opinions on affordable screening, diagnosis, and treatment to address late diagnoses and rising costs. The committee aims to gather suggestions for improving early detection and reducing financial strain on patients, ensuring advanced cancer care reaches more people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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