The Indian Oncology Market

The Indian Oncology Market
Key Cancer Statistics for India


Cancer accounts for 29% of the main causes of deaths in India. It is becoming the leading cause of deaths in India.


The number of deaths is increasing in India due to various types of cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and so on.

Prevalent cases - 24 lakhs

1. New cases witnessed every year - 8 lakhs
2. 80% of patients reach hospitals only in advanced stages of the disease
3. 5.5 lakhs people die annually due to cancer
4. Higher incidence of the disease is found among women than men
5. Cancers of oral cavity and lungs in males and cervix and breast in females account for over 50% of all cancer deaths in India
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