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Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2022

12-07-2022 | Care | Original Article

Closing the Cancer Care Gap in India

Authors: Deepti Mishra, Saravana Rajamanickam, Aruna Prabhu, Deepan Rajamanickam, Bhavesh Poladia, Karthick Rajamanickam, N. Kathiresan, C. Shuba

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Special Issue 1/2022

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Abstract

Cancer burden in India is increasing. Cancer treatment today is multi-disciplinary requiring the coordination of many specialists for best outcomes. Bringing such expertise together to the district level is the greatest challenge for cancer care in any country, moreover in India. This article focuses on the step-wise journey to make comprehensive cancer care center in a small city.
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Metadata
Title
Closing the Cancer Care Gap in India
Authors
Deepti Mishra
Saravana Rajamanickam
Aruna Prabhu
Deepan Rajamanickam
Bhavesh Poladia
Karthick Rajamanickam
N. Kathiresan
C. Shuba
Publication date
12-07-2022
Publisher
Springer India
Keyword
Care
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue Special Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-022-01586-8

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