Abstract

Cancer has emerged as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Lower middle income countries where patients are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer than in High income countries. The WHO’s Global Report categorises India as lacking integrated palliative care, with patchy activity. Lack of prioritisation of palliative care at the governmental level hampers adequate policy responses, resulting in restrictive regulation.Optimal development and implementation of cancer control systems requires an understanding of existing patterns of disease, treatment, and outcomes in LMICs.

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