The Print: How cancer daycare centres promised in Budget 2025 aim to ease treatment costs, access

In this industry article, Dr. Vineet Talwar, Director, Medical Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), highlighted how the proposed cancer daycare centres at district hospitals could revolutionize cancer care in India. These centres will provide chemotherapy and supportive care closer to patients’ homes, reducing the need for long-distance travel and minimizing financial stress on families. With cancer treatment concentrated mainly in metro and Tier 1 cities, these district-level facilities will help bridge the accessibility gap, especially in smaller towns and rural areas.

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