#595 India’s Hidden Cancer Crisis: Why Thousands Die Without Treatment
India’s Cancer Crisis: Why Thousands Die Without TreatmentIn this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Dr. KS Sharma, former senior anesthesiologist at Tata Memorial Hospital, about India’s cancer care infrastructure, the alarming mortality rate, and the urgent shortage of trained oncologists.India records over 1.5 million new cancer cases each year, yet 60% of patients can’t access proper treatment due to lack of hospitals, cost barriers, and limited trained specialists. Dr. Sharma discusses the ground realities — from the challenges in radiation and…
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