NEW DELHI, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Friday emphasized the early detection of various types of cancer.
On the occasion of "National Cancer Awareness Day," the federal government said in an official statement that India stresses education, screening and holistic health practices to address the challenge of cancer.
It further stated that an early detection of cancer greatly improves survival, particularly for breast, cervical and oral cancers that could be identified at more treatable stages through routine screening. ■