Over one lakh new blood cancer cases are reported every year. Effective treatment methods, awareness around the disease and prevalence of myths are among the chief reasons why this disease continues to affect humankind despite so many advancements in medical science and technology.
“Blood cancer poses a grave challenge in India, impacting numerous lives yearly. With over 1 lakh new cases reported annually, effective treatments are paramount," said Dr. Narendra Agarwal, Senior Consultant, Department of Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi.