Srinagar, Feb. 5 -- The steady rise in cancer cases in Jammu and Kashmir has become a disturbing public health concern, with annual registrations climbing from 12,396 in 2019 to over 13,000 by 2024. This upward trajectory points to the growing burden of the disease, yet it is accompanied by a cautiously optimistic trend: approximately 20% of patients now seek treatment during the initial stages. This shift reflects not only the challenges posed by increasing incidence rates but also the evolving dynamics of healthcare access in the union territory. Statistical data reveals a consistent annual increase in new cancer cases, with figures rising from 12,726 in 2020 to 13,395 in 2022, maintaining a threshold above 13,000 in subsequent years. I...