Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India's Rising Cancer Cases: Oral & Breast Cancer Surge
India is seeing more and more people getting cancer, especially oral and breast cancer.
This is because of things like smoking, drinking, and not getting diagnosed early enough.
The government is trying to help by building more cancer treatment centers.
It's important for people to take care of their health and get checked regularly.
India is facing a steady rise in cancer cases, particularly oral and breast cancers.
Oral cancer mortality increased from 5.32 to 5.92 per 100,000 between 1990 and 2021, with a rise in disability-adjusted life-year rate and age-standardised prevalence rate.
Breast cancer cases have also seen a sharp rise globally, with a nearly 40% increase in age-standardised incidence rate in India from 1990 to 2016.
Lifestyle factors, tobacco use, delayed diagnosis, and environmental factors contribute to the rise in cancer cases.
The Union government plans to establish cancer care centres in all districts to improve access to quality care.
- Who
- People in India, particularly those with oral and breast cancer
- What
- Facing a rise in cancer cases
- When
- Between 1990 and 2021, with projections until 2031
- Where
- Across India, with varying burdens among states
- Why
- Due to lifestyle changes, tobacco use, delayed diagnosis, and environmental factors
Arguments for Early Detection and Prevention
Challenges in Cancer Care and Treatment
Early Detection
Arguments for Early Detection and Prevention
Regular check-ups and screenings can help detect cancer early, improving treatment outcomes.
Challenges in Cancer Care and Treatment
Low screening rates and delayed diagnosis contribute to the rising cancer burden.
Prevention
Arguments for Early Detection and Prevention
Addressing lifestyle factors, tobacco use, and environmental factors can help prevent cancer.
Challenges in Cancer Care and Treatment
Limited access to quality care and affordable treatment options pose challenges for cancer patients.
- Cancer Types
- Oral and breast cancers
- Increase in Oral Cancer Mortality
- From 5.32 to 5.92 per 100,000 between 1990 and 2021
- Increase in Breast Cancer Cases
- Nearly 40% in age-standardised incidence rate in India from 1990 to 2016
- Government Initiative
- Establishing cancer care centres in all districts
Sources
Mahima Chaudhry Urges Fans To Get Regular Check-Ups, Reveals Having 'No Symptoms' Before Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Mahima Chaudhry Recalls Breast Cancer Diagnosis: "I Had No Symptoms, Went For A Routine Check-Up"
