Guwahati, July 13 (IANS). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday informed that the state’s three-tier cancer care program has significantly improved cancer treatment outcomes. This has led to a survival rate of 62 percent, which is much higher than the national average.
Sharing the achievement on social media, the Chief Minister said the survival rate has improved due to timely screening, early detection and prompt treatment under the state’s integrated cancer care model.
CM Sarma said, “Our 3-tier cancer care program is giving very good results. Due to timely detection, detection and treatment, our survival rate is 62 percent, which is much higher than the national average.”
He further said that the state government has launched a massive campaign to screen 1.24 crore people for early detection of cancer, with the aim of reducing the mortality rate through timely medical help.
According to the official data released by the Chief Minister, currently 12 cancer care centers are functioning in Assam under the three-tier healthcare model. The state has already screened 47 lakh people under its massive screening drive, while the next phase aims to cover 1.24 crore people.
The data also revealed that more than one lakh CT scans have been conducted in cancer care centers in the state. Nearly 50,000 indoor patients have been treated in these centres, reflecting the growing utilization of specialized oncology services.
Officials said the Cancer Care Network has also completed more than 1.56 lakh chemotherapy sessions and more than 17,000 radiation therapy procedures, strengthening access to quality cancer treatment in the state.
The Government of Assam has been expanding cancer care infrastructure over the past few years in collaboration with healthcare institutions through dedicated cancer hospitals and treatment centres.
The Chief Minister said the government will continue to strengthen early detection methods and treatment facilities to ensure that cancer patients get quality healthcare close to their homes and also increase screening coverage across the state.
–IANS
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