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NCCP  (National Cancer Control Programme)

 

            The Cancer Control Programme was started in 1975-76 as a central sector project. It was renamed as National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in 1985 from the 8^th 5 year plan period the objective of GOI is to provide early and accurate diagnosis with prompt treatment of cancer. In order to fulfill this objective the GOI has planned to set up the following institution in every state.

 

1. Setting up of regional Cancer Center.
2. Setting up of Oncology Wing with Cobalt Therapy facility.
3. Implementation the District Cancer Control Programme

Objectives:

1. Primary preventive of cancers by health education regarding hazards to tobacco consumption and necessity of genital hygiene for prevention of cervical cancer.
2. Secondary prevention by early detection and diagnosis of cancer by screening methods as patients education on self examination methods.
3. Strengthening the existing cancer treatment facilities, which were inadequate.
4. Palliative care in terminal stage cancer.

National Cancer Registry Programme.

             Under this initiative, Nodal Officer have been identified and the current status in regard to cancer in the state are

              Total cancer registered up to Sept 2007 - 539  

Proposal:

             Since the year 2003 – 04 the GON has been pursuing with the GOI for the establishment of the following project:

1. Regional Cancer Centre for NHAK.
2. Oncology Wing for District Hospital Mokokchung.
3. District Cancer Control Programme for all district.