By Our Special Correspondent
Cancer is curable if detected at an early stage. Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, state government cancer specialist and consultant (cancer) said that if breast and cervical cancers are detected at an early stage, the cost of treatment will also be reduced by 49%.
He met with Health Minister Vidada Rajini here on Monday and discussed the measures taken in the state to detect early symptoms of cancer in patients.
He opined that if breast cancer is detected early, the cost of treatment can be limited to around one lakh rupees and the chance of recovery is 99%. That is why the government is moving ahead with the slogan of early detection of the disease. He said that Arogyasree has developed 60-page documentation and set up a special system to analyze all the data related to cancer treatment.
He opined that if breast cancer is detected early, the cost is limited to around one lakh rupees and the chance of recovery is 99%. That is why the government is moving forward with the slogan of early detection of the disease. Arogyasree said it has created 60-page documentation and set up a special system to examine all data related to cancer treatment.
Rajani said that besides making arrangements for screening in village and ward clinics, the government is making efforts to create awareness about cancer among people. The concept of family physician is being introduced with the aim of combating cancer. She said that linac machines will be installed in all medical colleges.
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