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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Stresses Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized that effectively tackling cancer requires a focus on prevention and early diagnosis, not just treatment. He addressed a global oncology conference, noting the significant rise in cancer cases over the past decade. Fadnavis highlighted initiatives like the Maha Cancer Foundation to create a statewide care grid and stressed the role of technology and innovation. The event also saw an MoU signed between the National Cancer Institute and Guyana's Health Ministry.

Key Points: Cancer Fight Needs Prevention, Early Diagnosis: Fadnavis

  • Focus on prevention and early diagnosis
  • Rise in cancer cases a major challenge
  • Importance of global collaboration and innovation
  • Hub-and-spoke model for statewide cancer care
  • Use of AI and tech in detection and treatment
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Prevention and early diagnosis key in cancer fight: Maha CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis highlights prevention, early diagnosis, and tech innovation as key to tackling rising cancer cases at global conference.

Prevention and early diagnosis key in cancer fight: Maha CM Fadnavis
"No disease recognises boundaries or socio-economic status. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Nagpur, Feb 14

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasised the need to focus not only on treatment but also on prevention and early diagnosis to effectively tackle cancer.

Addressing the inaugural session of the global conference 'Oncology Beyond Borders', organised by the National Cancer Institute, CM Fadnavis said there has been a significant rise in cancer cases over the past decade, making it one of the biggest challenges before the healthcare system.

He noted that although India has made substantial progress in healthcare, cancer continues to pose a major concern, both nationally and globally.

"No disease recognises boundaries or socio-economic status. In such circumstances, it is our responsibility to come together, exchange ideas and find solutions beyond borders," the Chief Minister said.

He added that conferences such as 'Oncology Beyond Borders' provide an important platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and innovation in cancer care.

Fadnavis said institutions like the National Cancer Institute are playing a vital role in providing advanced treatment, benefiting patients not only from India but also from other countries.

He also highlighted the establishment of the Maha Cancer Foundation in Maharashtra, aimed at developing a statewide cancer care grid based on a hub-and-spoke model to ensure access to quality treatment.

The Chief Minister stressed the importance of research, innovation and greater use of medtech, biotech and artificial intelligence in improving cancer detection and treatment outcomes.

He said early diagnosis and technological advancements are crucial in improving survival rates and reducing the overall burden of cancer.

During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cancer treatment cooperation was signed between the National Cancer Institute and the Ministry of Health of Guyana. A special issue of the scientific journal 'The Wings' was also released.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The hub-and-spoke model for cancer care is a brilliant idea for a state as big as Maharashtra. Hope it gets implemented properly and doesn't just remain on paper. Access in tier 2 and 3 cities is a major issue.
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Aman W
Good words, but what about the cost? Early diagnosis is useless if the treatment bankrupts a family. We need stronger policies to cap treatment costs and better insurance coverage for the middle class.
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Sarah B
Focusing on AI and tech for detection is the future. India has the talent to lead in this space. Collaborations like the one with Guyana show we are thinking globally. A positive step.
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Karthik V
My mother was diagnosed late because our local clinic didn't have the facilities. The emotional and financial toll is immense. I truly hope this statewide grid becomes a reality soon. Jai Maharashtra.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, while conferences are good, ground-level implementation is what matters. We have many schemes that fail to reach the common man. Hope the Maha Cancer Foundation has a clear, accountable action plan.

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