India, April 4 -- Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately affected due to limited access to early detection and timely care. In many settings, late-stage diagnosis leads to poor survival rates and economic burdens. However, affordable innovations in cancer screening, diagnostics, and care are transforming public health outcomes, making early detection and treatment more accessible.

Early detection improves survival rates, but traditional screening methods are often time-taking, expensive, and infrastructure-intensive. Innovations prioritizing accessibility and affordability are changing the landscape. Portable screening devices for cervical, oral, a...