Hyderabad, Feb. 4 -- Actor Chiranjeevi on World Cancer Day said "cancer is not a death sentence," and stressed that early detection can help patients recover and lead normal lives.

Speaking at an awareness event organised by KIMS Hospitals today, he urged people to undergo regular screenings. Senior oncologist Madhu Devarasetty said, "Cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in young children due to genetic and lifestyle factors," highlighting the need for awareness and timely treatment.

Meanwhile, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda formally released the "Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines" document at Kartavya Bhavan on the eve of World Cancer Day. A major step towards evidence-l...