National Cancer Grid Flashcards
1
Q
What is National cancer grid ?
A
Large network of 300 cancer centres across India to ensure there is coordination to establish a uniform treatment procedure
2
Q
When was this created ?
A
In 2012
3
Q
Who coordinates this cancer grid ?
A
Tata Memorial
4
Q
Why is this in news now ?
A
Axis Bank is contributing 100cr to this national cancer grid
5
Q
Do we have a drug for Weight loss ?
A
Yes.. Semaglutide (sold by the name Wegovy)
6
Q
Any other important drug discovered ?
A
Yes.. Saheli (oral contraceptive pill)
Vaccine for Chicken gunya called “Ixchiq”
7
Q
What is India’s therapy for cancer ?
A
CAR-T —- Nexcar 19 cancer therapy