INTRODUCTION
The term “Cancer” is derived from the Greek word “Karkinos” (for
crab) which refers to a generic non-communicable disease (NCD)
characterized by malignant (cancerous or neo-plasms) abnormal cells
(tumor/lump) growth in any part of the human body.
However several forms of cancer have been detected, the most common
sites of these tumors in human bodies are lungs, stomach, colorectal,
liver, and breasts[1].
One of the major reasons for not being able to implement a screening
program in India has been lack of workforce - physicians, health
workers, technical staff, and pathologist to review pathological
material. in increasing public awareness, supporting screening, early
detection, patient and family support services, and palliative care by
providing home care in these several nongovernment organizations are
enagaged[2]
After cardiac diseases, as an important cause for morbidity and
mortality in India cancer has emerged. The major source of information
on cancer incidence and pattern in the country is The National Cancer
Registry Programme and was commenced by the ICMR in December 1981.
Cancers are caused by mutations that may be inherited, induced by
environmental factors, or maybe result from DNA replication
errors.[5]