Dr. Arun Kumar Giri - Director Surgical Oncology, Aakash Healthcare, New Delhi

"If early symptoms are taken seriously, both prevention and treatment of cancer can be easy. It is also important to recognize the symptoms of cancer. Never ignore symptoms such as sudden weight loss, fatigue, abnormal bleeding, lumps or swelling. Actively monitoring your health, recognizing these signs early and seeking prompt medical help can greatly improve outcomes. Raising awareness and improving education about cancer is also important."

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Dr. Vibhor Sharma, Head – BMT & Sr. Consultant & Medical Oncology, Asian Hopital

"Tobacco consumption remains the "biggest preventable cause" of cancer in India, which is responsible for about 40 percent of cases. The government should also take immediate policy action to curb tobacco consumption. There is definitely a need to reduce cancer rates. At the same time, global cooperation is also needed. Our government is also fully aware of the need to prevent cancer. We have also seen a glimpse of this in this year's budget."

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Dr. Amit Upadhyay - Consultant Medical Oncology, PSRI Hospital, New Delhi

"Apart from abstaining from tobacco and alcohol, the risk of cancer can be reduced through lifestyle changes, a balanced diet, and regular health checkups and cancer screenings. Due to changing lifestyles, environmental degradation, and lack of awareness, one in nine men and one in eight women in India are at risk of developing cancer. Although cancer is killing millions of people, it can be prevented to a large extent if people adopt a healthy lifestyle, do not consume tobacco and alcohol, eat a balanced diet, get regular health checkups and cancer screenings, and receive recommended vaccinations.