Chennai: Tamil Nadu recorded more than one lakh new cancer cases in 2025, marking a significant rise in the disease’s prevalence. Data presented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Parliament reveals that the state reported 1,00,097 new cancer patients in 2025. This steady and rapid increase raises concerns among health officials about prevention, early detection, and treatment capabilities.
Experts warn that without stronger screening programs and lifestyle changes, the number of cancer cases may continue to rise in the coming years.
The upward trend has been consistent over the past five years. Annual registrations climbed from 68,750 in 2020 to 76,968 in 2021, 89,265 in 2022, 92,816 in 2023, 96,486 in 2024, and finally crossed the one lakh mark in 2025.
This persistent increase highlights the growing burden of the disease and the urgent need for coordinated public health measures across all districts.
Of the new cases reported in 2025, 53,542 were women and 46,555 were men. Currently, 1,09,097 people in Tamil Nadu are living with cancer, reflecting both the rise in new cases and improved treatment outcomes, necessitating continuous medical support.
Chennai recorded the highest number of new cases with 8,505, followed by Kanchipuram with 7,295 and Vellore with 6,525 cases.
The higher incidence in urban areas is attributed to lifestyle-related risk factors, pollution, stress, and delayed diagnosis.
Cancer patterns vary by gender. Among men, mouth cancer is most common, primarily due to tobacco use, followed by colorectal and stomach cancers. For women, breast cancer leads, with cervical and ovarian cancers also making up a large proportion. This indicates a pressing need for increased awareness and regular community screening programs.
Medical experts note that nearly half of cancer cases are detected at advanced stages, reducing chances of survival and increasing treatment costs.
Data also shows that in 2025, 10,821 deaths were linked to ovarian, breast, and cervical cancers.
Health experts emphasize that these figures serve as a wake-up call for policymakers and the public alike. Prioritizing awareness, screening, and early diagnosis is critical to reducing the growing cancer burden in Tamil Nadu.
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