V. Shanta , chairperson, Cancer Institute, Adyar:

With our present knowledge, we have the possibility to cure two out of three common cancers, which are cervical, oral and breast cancers. But we are achieving only one out of three as they come in at an advanced stage. But things are improving. In the 1950s and 1960s we used to see only 10-15 per cent of early cases. However, at least 40% of them come early now. Once cured, the survivors need not be on medication. They can lead a normal life. ‘Life is for living and there is life after cancer' is what we tell our patients and survivors........Read More

Source: The Hindu