According to the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, approximately 20% of the estimated 86,563 new cancer cases in Karnataka are reported annually. Cancer Statistics in Karnataka are a pressing concern, with the state reporting approximately 20% of the estimated 86,563 new cancer cases in the population-based cancer registry (PBCR). Karnataka's incidence rate stands at 101.6 per 100,000 people, ranking it among the top states with the highest incidence rates.
This incidence in Karnataka is a pressing concern, with the state reporting a significant number of new cancer cases every year.
There is a need to make more PCBRs available in rural areas and functional HBCRs in all medical colleges. It will help in understanding the clinical manifestations, designing new treatment protocols and achieving better survival outcomes. It will also facilitate research by medical students
Prashant Mathur, Director of ICMR-NCDIR
Breast cancer cases in Karnataka have seen a significant increase over the years, rising from 16 to 34 cases per 100,000 men and women between 1998 and 2008.
Karnataka reports a diverse range of cancer types, with varying incidence rates among men and women. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme, the most common types in Karnataka differ by gender.
Among men, lung cancer tops the list, accounting for 9.7% of all male cancer cases. Prostate cancer follows closely, making up 6.9% of male cancer cases, while stomach and mouth cancer account for 6.5% and 6.4%, respectively.
Karnataka, constituting 31.5% of all female cancer cases. Cervical cancer is the second most common, accounting for 9.1% of female cases.
For instance, Bengaluru urban district reports a higher incidence of breast and lung cancers, while rural areas report higher rates of cervical and oral cancers. Understanding these regional variations is crucial for targeted cancer prevention and control measures.
(Input From Various Sources)
(Rehash/Neha Kamble/MSM)
