Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-02
Subject: Oncology Tutorial Series
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, SUDHEER GUPTA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 84 TO BE ANSWERED ON   2 ND FEBRUARY,  2018

## ONCOLOGY TUTORIAL SE RIES

## 84. SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKAR RAO CHAVAN:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the incidence of Neuro Endocrine Tumor are on the rise in the country and if reasons therefor along with its latest therapy available in the country;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  country's  first  digital  online  Oncology  Tut series/course in collaboration with Tata Memorial Center recently;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives thereto;
- (d)the  ways  and  means  by  which  said  tutorial  will  be  beneficial  to  fight  the  cancer country;
- (e) whether any assessment of the doctors is likely to be made after completing the cours so, the details thereof; and
- (f)  the  steps  taken/being  ta ken  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  health  outreach  and  health services in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a):  The  information  regarding  incidence  of  Neuro Endocrine  Tumor  in  the  country  is  not maintained centrally.

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There  are  various  modalities  for  diagnosis  and  management  of  cancer  e.g.  Patholo Radiology, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy  and Palliative Care.  Availability of var modalities varies at various levels of healthcare.

(b) to (e):Yes. A digital online Oncology Tutorial series/course has beenlaunchedrecently by Tata Memorial Centre. It aims to build capacity of non oncologists to help  them prevent, diagnose and refer appropriately. It aims to enhance the knowledge of oncology practitioners also.

This  online  video  lecture  series  on  oncology  is  an  initiative  towards  creating collaborative  community  of  healthcare  professionals  working towards  common  goal  of prevention and early diagnosis of cancer in the state.

After every module , there areonline multiple choice questions. Participants have to go through the online assessment.

(f):   Health is a State subject. However, the Ministry of Healthy and Family Welfare supports and supplements the efforts of the States through various primary, secondary and tertia activities so as to improve the general public health across the country. Under Nationa Mission, support is provid ed to States/UTs for strengthening their health systems. NHM support is available universally to the population availing health services in public health facil

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