Jammu, April 25 -- Dr Parveen Mendiratta, Head of Department, Surgical Oncology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida

Cancer is one of India's fastest-growing health crises. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), over 14.6 lakh new cancer cases were reported in 2022, and this number is expected to rise to 15.7 lakh by 2025. Among the growing arsenal of treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy, surgery continues to be the single most effective and decisive intervention for many types of cancer.

Surgery is a fundamental part of cancer treatment that involves the removal of tumors. For cancers that are localized and have not spread extensively, surgery can offer the possibility of a complete cure. F...