Figures from the National Cancer Registry Programme show breast cancer cases rose from about 2.13 lakh in 2021 to nearly 2.4 lakh in 2025. Cervical cancer cases increased from around 77,000 to over 79,000, while ovarian cancer cases climbed from about 45,000 to nearly 49,500 over the same period.
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Breast, cervical cancers rising steadily; deaths also climbing, govt data shows
February 6, 2026Figures from the National Cancer Registry Programme show breast cancer cases rose from about 2.13 lakh in 2021 to nearly 2.4 lakh in 2025. Cervical cancer cases increased from around 77,000 to over 79,000, while ovarian cancer cases climbed from about 45,000 to nearly 49,500 over the same period.