India's Growing Cancer Burden: Lifestyle Risks, Early Detection, and Treatment Advances

India faces a rising cancer burden, with over 15 lakh new cases reported in 2024 and projections indicating further increases by 2045. Lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, sedentary habits, poor diet, obesity, and environmental exposures contribute significantly to this trend, affecting younger populations including Gen Z and millennials. Early detection through age-appropriate screenings, HPV vaccination, and awareness are emphasized to improve outcomes. Challenges include late diagnosis, social stigma, and limited mental health support, while advances in personalized therapies and government initiatives aim to enhance prevention and treatment access nationwide.