Haryana Launches 22 New Day Care Cancer Centres, Boosts Accessibility and Support

• Haryana government launched 22 new Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) at district civil hospitals on World Cancer Day, expanding the total to 27 across the state.
• These centres aim to decentralize cancer care, offering services like follow-up chemotherapy, palliative care, symptom management, and post-treatment support closer to patients.
• The DCCCs operate on a hub-and-spoke model, linking with major cancer institutes like National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar, and Atal Cancer Care Centre, Ambala Cantt.
• Haryana has enhanced cancer screening initiatives under NP-NCD, providing FNAC, Pap smear, and biopsy facilities at district hospitals for early detection.
• The state government offers free travel for cancer patients and one attendant, and financial aid of Rs 3,000/month to Stage III and IV patients with family income below Rs 3 lakh.