Apollo Cancer Centre & Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Launch ‘ZERO TO HERO’ Campaign to Champion Stage Zero Cancer Detection
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Chennai, February 09, 2026: Building on the global momentum around World Cancer Day, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre have launched the ‘ZERO TO HERO’ campaign to raise awareness about Stage Zero cancer detection and its critical role in improving survival and recovery outcomes. Cancer incidence in India continues to rise sharply, with over 15 lakh new cases reported in 2024, as per ICMR–NCRP data presented in Parliament. With one in nine Indians now facing a lifetime risk of cancer, the disease has emerged as a major public health challenge. Alarmingly, over 70% of cancers in India are diagnosed at advanced stages (III or IV), when treatment becomes more complex, outcomes are poorer, and the financial burden on families is significantly higher. As part of the ‘ZERO TO HERO’ campaign, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre hosted an expert-led interaction focused on the life-saving potential of early cancer detection. Moderated by Dr....