• Assam will become the first state in India to offer proton therapy, an advanced form of radiation treatment that precisely targets cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
  • The Assam Cancer Care Network has registered over 2.26 lakh cases and provides comprehensive cancer care, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and diagnostic services, with treatment available free under various government schemes.
  • The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recommended the Assam cancer care model for adoption by other states.

APSC Relevance: Public Health; Healthcare Innovation

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