Lucknow, Feb. 18 -- The governing body of the Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI) has approved the implementation of a Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR) to accurately assess the actual cancer burden and cancer-related mortality across Lucknow and the entire state.

The decision was taken at the institute's 12th Governing Body meeting held on Wednesday at Lok Bhavan, under the chairmanship of chief secretary SP Goyal. The PBCR is expected to generate reliable data that will help policymakers, healthcare planners and researchers design targeted interventions and strengthen cancer control strategies in Uttar Pradesh.

Data-driven cancer policy

Officials said the registry will systematically record cancer incidence ...