Hyderabad: Telangana can have more than 53,000 new cancer cases in 2025, revealing the National Center for Informatics and Disease Research (NCCDIR), registering an increase of 12.48% in the next three years if large lifestyle changes are not adopted.
NCDIR said Telangana reported 47,620 cases of cancer in 2020 with breasts, lungs, head and neck, cervical cancer and gastric that appeared as a leading cancer site among men and women.
“The prevalence of head and neck cancer is slightly higher in Telangana compared to other countries.
The use of liberal tobacco in all forms, which is very common in rural areas, is a source of head and neck cancer.
Of the 10 patients we get, six to seven patients Having such habits, “said Dr.
Netagani Jayalata, Director of the MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad.
Other countries such as Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka also tends to increase by 12% in the number of cancer cases, with Madhya Pradesh, it is likely to witness a 17% increase.
According to data, Telangana records 3,800 annual average cancer cases.
In 2025, one in seven women and one of nine men under the age of 74 tended to develop cancer, they said.
“Today, most cases of cancer are caused by bad eating habits, eating habits, lifestyle settling, etc.
Working and high exposure to pollution also contribute to increasing cancer levels.
In many cases, this can be avoided,” said Dr.
Sreekanth.
, Head of Surgical Oncology Experts, Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda.
The only way to close the treatment gap, the doctor said, is through early detection.
“The incidence of cancer increases among people, especially among teenagers.
If cancer detects in stage 1, there are almost 90% of the opportunities to heal completely.
Playback and initial treatment are the only way to close the treatment gap,” said Dr.
Vipin Goyal , Consultant surgical oncologist, hospital care, Banjara Hills.
Telangana Cancer Tally Up 12%
