Review Article
Year: 2023 | Month: July-September | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 62-75
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230312
Harnessing New Technologies in Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Patients in India
Subash Talatam1, Dr. Rooha K2
1Cluster Head, CION Cancer Clinics, A Unit of Cipher Oncology Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, India.
2Clinical Pharmacist, CION Cancer Clinics, A Unit of Cipher Oncology Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, India.
Corresponding Author: Subash Talatam
ABSTRACT
Cancer care in India is highly concentrated in urban areas, with limited access to quality care in rural areas. The health and wellbeing of those who have cancer have been severely compromised by the huge gaps in cancer care resulting from the lack of access to early detection and treatment for cancer, the absence of facilities with qualified cancer specialists in rural regions, and the high expense of cancer treatment. India needs to harness emerging technologies to transform the cancer care landscape. The goal of India's cancer screening program is to include screening for breast, cervical, and oral cancers. This can be accomplished through extending the scope of cancer screening programs, constructing additional cancer treatment facilities, and offering financial aid to people who cannot afford medical treatment. Cancer screening aids in early detection and reduces mortality and morbidity. Once diagnosed, the doctor will discuss the treatment options with the patient. A form of cancer treatment called curative care tries to eradicate the disease from the body. The availability and cost of cancer therapy in India are both undergoing a paradigm change as a result of technology. Remote cancer screening and prevention services are accessible through telehealth. In order to increase access to cancer care in India, new hybrid cancer care delivery models have evolved over time. A network of smaller community-based clinics connected to a larger cancer center is offered via the hub-and-spoke approach. This model facilitates in increasing care coordination and cut down on patients' travel expenses and time. India may make major strides in the fight against cancer by following these suggestions.
Keywords: Cancer screening, National Cancer Registry, Artificial Intelligence, Curative Care, Immunisation, Hub and spoke model.