Monday Myth Buster | Survivor’s Solitude, Voices of Support MYTH: Once cancer treatment ends, survivors can return to normal life. REALITY: Survivorship can bring lasting challenges—health concerns, workplace barriers, emotional distress, and isolation. The end of treatment doesn't mean the end of support needs. Cancer survivors deserve more than congratulations. They deserve care, understanding, and ongoing support. CALL TO ACTION: Let’s make cancer survivor support programs a priority—in hospitals, workplaces, and communities. Share this post and help amplify survivors’ voices. #MondayMythBuster #CancerSurvivorship #CancerCare #SurvivorSupport

The Rising Burden of Cancer Care in India With 1.56 million new cases and 900,000 deaths annually, cancer remains one of India's most urgent health and economic challenges. Key figures from recent coverage: • 60 people per 1 lakh affected by cancer • ₹7.5 lakh average treatment cost per patient • 70%–80% paid directly out-of-pocket • Hospital markups on non-scheduled drugs reaching up to 700% Proposed 30% trade margin caps aim to curb excessive markups, but experts emphasize that broader pricing policies are needed to address high base costs for essential life-saving therapies. #HealthPolicy #CancerCare #HealthcareIndia #PublicHealth #AffordableCare .

A cancer survivor's journey after completing treatment involves physical healing, emotional adjustment, and establishing a new normal. Phases of Survivorship Extended Survivorship: Begins immediately after treatment ends. Focuses on adjusting to life post-cancer, managing side effects, and attending ongoing medical monitoring. Permanent Survivorship: Continues for the rest of the survivor's life as long-term wellness and periodic screenings take priority.#Cancer #Survivorship #Familysupport @chipfoundation

The recent @TheLancet Commission on 21st Century Global Threats ranks obesity as the top cumulative threat to global health through 2100 ranks obesity as No. 1! Cumulative Burden: Obesity (defined as a cluster of high body mass index [BMI], poor diet, and low physical activity) accounts for an estimated 23.1 billion cumulative amenable Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) between 2025 and 2100. Top Tier Threats: The Commission organizes major catastrophic threats in a tiered structure rather than a simple linear list. Obesity leads the major risks alongside other critical forces like low educational attainment (16.1 billion DALYs) and income inequality (13.8 billion DALYs). Comparison: For scale, the cumulative expected burden of obesity far exceeds historical benchmarks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which generated roughly 500 million DALYs. Other Major Risks: The list of 15 major catastrophic threats also includes antimicrobial resistance, air pollution, climate change, poor mental health, and smoking. @chipfoundation thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Cancer survivors appreciate the support from families and friends. They heal faster and avoid depression.

Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram have achieved 100% coverage under India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign, with the country crossing the 80 lakh (8 million) dose milestone. State-wise Progress Highlights 100% Coverage States: Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram. Above 90% Coverage: Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam. Above 85% Coverage: Karnataka. Above 60% Coverage: Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana, and Odisha. Highest Total Vaccinations: Uttar Pradesh leads all states with over 22 lakh doses administered. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

Cancer survivorship in India is an expanding yet uniquely challenging phase where completing medical treatment is often just the beginning of a complex social, financial, and emotional journey. @chipfoundation

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, yet thousands of lives are still lost in India every year. See how a single HPV dose at age 14 builds lifelong neutralizing antibodies to block high-risk strains before lesions ever form. Watch to learn more.