World Brain Tumor Day: Every year June 8 is observed as World Brain Tumor Day to spread awareness about brain tumors and provide support for the patients. The day also offers an opportunity to highlight the need for research in the subject and the need to develop new treatments and therapies.
As a crucial opportunity to raise awareness about this serious and debilitating condition, it is also an effort to make a difference in the life of those impacted by brain tumors.
Prevalence of Brain Tumors in India
Experts believe that a range of 5 to 10 cases are registered in India per 100000 people. This roughly translates to roughly 40,000 newly diagnosed cases per year.
Compared to the global rates, India’s reported cases is lower that the developed nations due to factors like underdiagnosis, healthcare access disparity, and limited cancer reporting.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), brain tumors account for around 2 percent of all cancer cases in India.
Awareness For World Brain Tumor Day
Brain Tumor can affect all age groups. In children, they form 8-12% of all cancers, with medulloblastoma being the most common and aggressive one. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), brain tumors account for around 2 percent of all cancer cases in India.
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