New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- As World Cancer Day was observed on Tuesday, doctors highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and early treatment. They said that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is very helpful for cancer patients from low-income families to achieve this.

Dr Nitin Sood from Medanta in Gurugram, Haryana told ANI that many are unable to afford cancer diagnosis and that for them PMJAY scheme is a boon.

"I want to reiterate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in cancers, especially blood cancers...One of the big problems that we see with cancer diagnosis is that because of financial reasons. Many families are unable to afford cancer diagnosis or tests that lead to a cancer diagnosis and that leads to a lot...