As precision oncology transforms cancer care, affordability remains a pressing challenge. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, emphasises that technology alone cannot fix cancer care. Innovative financing, standardised clinical pathways, and early detection must advance in tandem to ensure that cutting-edge treatments do not remain the privilege of a few. Dr. Reddy highlights a holistic approach that combines advanced diagnostics, AI-enabled care, and structured patient pathways to improve outcomes while keeping care accessible and cost-effective.
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Technology alone will not fix cancer care financing, standardisation and early detection must move together: Preetha Reddy
January 23, 2026As precision oncology transforms cancer care, affordability remains a pressing challenge. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, emphasises that technology alone cannot fix cancer care. Innovative financing, standardised clinical pathways, and early detection must advance in tandem to ensure that cutting-edge treatments do not remain the privilege of a few. Dr. Reddy highlights a holistic approach that combines advanced diagnostics, AI-enabled care, and structured patient pathways to improve outcomes while keeping care accessible and cost-effective.