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Cancer care now accessible beyond metros, says health official Nishant
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 03:17 AM
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Nishant, a senior health official, announced that patients no longer need to travel to metropolitan cities for cancer treatment as new facilities are being set up across the country.
New oncology centres and upgraded radiotherapy units are being rolled out in tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities, allowing patients to receive comprehensive cancer care closer to home, a senior health official, Nishant, told the Times of India. The expansion aims to reduce the financial and emotional burden of long-distance travel for treatment, while maintaining standards comparable to metropolitan hospitals. Nishant emphasized that the government's focus remains on strengthening regional health infrastructure to ensure equitable access to life‑saving therapies across India.