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World Brain Tumour Day 2021: Stop Believing in Rumours, Brain Tumours are Conquerable

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Published by: Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : June 15, 2021 3:05 PM IST

Brain tumour is a serious condition which can be deadly if not detected and treated early. India is seeing a rise in occurrence of brain tumour. According to a report by the International Association of Cancer Registries, more than 28,000 cases of brain tumours are reported in India each year and more than 24,000 people die due to brain tumours annually. On the occasion of World Brain Tumour Day, Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai tells us more about this condition and debunks some of the popular myths about brain tumour with scientific facts. Watch the video and help raise awareness about the condition.