I have already described the rural based programmes, raising awareness, then we have early screening and of course there is our hospital. We have modernised our wards, upgraded our operation theatres and we can take up many more types of surgeries. Besides, I am personally working with different organisations in the national level. As far as eastern India is concerned, me and my colleagues provide consultancy to various hospitals in the form of training and workshops. The data is clear from the cancer registry.
Lung cancer is more prevalent among the male population, closely followed by oral.
Whereas, among female population, cancer cervices was more prevalent till 1997. But the past years' data clearly indicate breast cancer is on the rise. For breast cancer there cannot be one single reason. Similar increase has been observed in other urban areas also. I can only say that it is perhaps lifestyle and dietary changes among people, to be held responsible for the rise of this type of carcinogenic disease.