Oncologists call for making cancer a notifiable disease, maintain accurate records

Oncologists call for making cancer a notifiable disease, maintain accurate records

India continues to grapple with the absence of information about cancer and inaccurate data regarding the number of individuals affected by this condition. Therefore, oncologists are strongly advocating for the government to designate cancer as a notifiable disease, emphasising the importance of maintaining accurate records. India’s current population-based cancer registry suffers from limited coverage and … Read more

Oncologists, Breast Cancer Patients Differ on Alternative Therapies

Oncologists, Breast Cancer Patients Differ on Alternative Therapies

June 14, 2021 — Oncologists may be underestimating how many breast cancer patients are using some type of complementary medicine or alternative treatments, according to a new survey released along with the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. Complementary or alternative treatments typically refer to treatments that are used alongside standard or conventional … Read more