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India's cancer care and control systems are underperforming, leading to increasing cancer incidence and mortality rates, particularly among disadvantaged populations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to address the shortcomings in cancer control within India's health system.

February 23, 2026Open Access

Developing a scalable high-value solution for cancer care and control in India

Key Points

The research aims to address the shortcomings in cancer control within India's health system.
Analyzed current health system performance in relation to cancer care
Identified disparities based on income, geography, and gender
Developed scalable solutions to enhance cancer control
Recognized significant gaps in cancer control in India
Found that disparities in cancer outcomes correlate with socioeconomic factors
Proposed high-value strategies tailored to regional needs

Abstract

Globally, health systems are underperforming in their cancer control response, and India is no exception 1. India is experiencing accelerating cancer incidence and age-standardised mortality 2 with major disparities in relation to household income, geography, and gender 3. Major gaps in cancer control and uneven distribution of facilities exacerbate challenges to care and outcomes …

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