Lucknow, Feb. 19 -- 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. Officials said the registry will systematically record cancer incidence and mortality patterns, enabling the state to understand regional trends, high-risk populations and gaps in access to care. The move is being seen as a critical foundation for long-term cancer prevention, screening and treatment planning. Alongside the PBCR approval, the governing body cleared several major proposals aimed at expanding world-class cancer care at the institute. It approved the introduction of advanced proton beam therapy and the establishment of a Quaternary Cancer Care Centre. The proton beam therapy is an advanced radiotherapy technique that uses proton particles to precisely target tumours while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues....