Telangana’s cancer registry has recorded 35,000 cases, according to information shared by a government adviser during a review of cancer care services in the State. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha said the Telangana government had expanded cancer treatment facilities to all 33 districts, enabling patients to access services closer to their homes. The Minister made the statement on Tuesday, November 3, during a review meeting on medical services available to cancer patients in government hospitals. The meeting was attended by oncologist Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu and senior officials. According to the Minister, day-care cancer centres across the State are providing chemotherapy locally. The initiative aims to reduce the need for patients to travel to Hyderabad for treatment, improving access to cancer care within their respective districts. The government has also initiated steps to establish Regional Cancer Centres to further strengthen the State’s cancer treatment infrastructure. The proposed centres are part of the government’s efforts to expand specialised cancer care facilities and improve the availability of treatment services. The cancer registry’s reported figure of 35,000 cases highlights the scale of cancer-related healthcare needs being tracked in Telangana. However, the supplied report does not specify the period covered by the registry, the types of cancer recorded or whether the figure represents newly diagnosed cases or cumulative registrations. The government’s review focused on services provided through public hospitals and measures to strengthen cancer care infrastructure across the State.

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