Advancing early detection and timely cancer care access across communities because a life saved begins with a test taken in time.
Every day, thousands are diagnosed and thousands are lost. Yet most cases are still detected too late to change the outcome.
1,250+
Breast, Cervical, and Oral Cancer Diagnoses Every Day
700+
Breast, Cervical, and Oral Cancer-Related Deaths Daily
<60%
Delayed Detection of Breast Cancer Cases in India
Early Detection Saves Lives
Source: Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) India Report 2022; NAMS Task Force Report on Breast Cancer, 2025; International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), WHO.
Why Early Detection Matters
Early detection can make the difference between a highly treatable cancer and one that requires complex treatment.
Breast cancer demonstrates this clearly. The earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chances of successful treatment and survival. Unfortunately, many women are diagnosed only after symptoms appear, when the disease may have already progressed.
Survival by Stage at Diagnosis
Stage I
98%
Early stage
highly treatable
Stage II
86%
Early stage
Treatable with timely care
Stage III
57%
Advanced stage
Requires complex treatment
Stage IV
<30%
Late stage
limited outcomes
A simple screening at the right time can help detect cancer early, improve treatment outcomes, and increase the chances of survival.
Early detection saves lives. Timely action changes outcomes.
MOC Cancer Care Foundation (MOCF), established in 2018, is a Section 8 non-profit organization and the social impact arm of MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre.
We believe that a person's chance of survival should not depend on where they live, what they earn, or whether they know where to seek help. Yet, too many individuals continue to be diagnosed with cancer at advanced stages because awareness, screening, and timely access to care remain out of reach.
Your contribution helps bring cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment support to communities that would otherwise go without care.
Every screening creates a chance for early detection and a better outcome.
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