Health & Environment

Oncologists Advocate for Routine Cancer Screening to Improve Outcomes

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THE BRIEF
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Leading medical experts are calling for a shift toward routine cancer screening in India's healthcare strategy to replace the current reliance on symptom-driven diagnostic approaches.

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Mahajan Imaging & Labs reported a 32% increase in cancer-related diagnostic investigations across Delhi-NCR centres between June 2025 and June 2026, signaling rising public awareness.

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Data shows significant growth in preventive testing uptake, with prostate-specific antigen tests rising by 280%, Pap smears by 83%, and mammography examinations by 26% over the past year.