Gynaecological cancer on the rise: Why India needs awareness beyond medicine

Gynaecological cancer incidence is rising worldwide. As per GLOBOCAN 2022, India reported around 7 lakh new cancer cases in women. Around 2 lakh of these cases were gynaecological cancers. Among the top five cancers affecting women, three arise from female genital organs – the cervix, ovary, and uterus. Despite the rising burden, India’s cancer care ecosystem for gynaecological cancers remains limited.

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