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Oncology--its relevance in a developing country like ours.

Why is it necessary to devote an entire issue of JIMA to Oncology? This is because according to World Cancer Report (2004) cancer rates are expected to rise by 50% leading to 50 million new cancer cases by 2020. Similar to industrialised countries cancer has emerged as a major public health problem in developing countries and it is estimated that nearly 75% of all cancer deaths will be in developing countries after 20 years. In the background of low socioeconomic status and low awareness level most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage leading to survival figures of only 30% compared to nearly 60% in the economically advanced countries. What is noteworthy is that WHO has specified that healthy lifestyles and suitable public health-action plans can control nearly one-third cancers. (excerpt)