In Kerala, it is roughly calculated that around 39000 new cancer patients are detected each year.The incidence of cancer may have an apparent rise due to improving awareness among public, early detection,emergence of many cancer treating facilities in the state. Change in life style is a major contributory factor in the development of this disease.Early detection and properly implemented multidisciplinary approach are key  to the success of treatment.Cancer being one of the most curable chronic diseases and cancer conquerors contribute significantly to the family, society and nation, quality of life and approaches to develop less morbid treatment modalities become major thrust areas in cancer research. Quality of care and impetus provided for cure of patient should be a major zone of action for any dedicated tertiary cancer centre.

            Malabar Cancer Centre, an autonomous institution under Health and Family welfare department of Government of Kerala, thrives for excellence in the field of early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The institution is being developed as a state of art cancer centre with equal thrust on clinical care, education and research. The website developed by the Health Information Technology Division of Malabar cancer centre is expected to help public in knowing the advances the institution makes in the field of oncology and it is also aimed at improving the public awareness on cancer.

Dr. B Satheesan, MBBS, MS, DNB Mch    
Director, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery.