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In a major step towards enhancing cancer care in the eastern region, Paras Healthcare has launched a state-of-the-art radiation oncology facility at its Ranchi hospital.

With this addition, Paras Healthcare in Ranchi becomes one of the few centres in Jharkhand offering comprehensive, end-to-end oncology care, from early diagnosis and medical management to surgical and now advanced radiotherapy, all under one roof.

This milestone is particularly significant for Jharkhand, where cancer incidence has been steadily rising. As per ICMR-NCRP data shared by the Ministry of Health, the number of estimated cancer cases in the state increased from 33,961 in 2020 to 35,860 in 2022.

Despite this growi...