Maharashtra might soon have a comprehensive cancer care plan with every district in the state having facilities like diagnosis units, day care radiotherapy and chemotherapy services. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a review meeting pertaining to cancer policy and treatment at his official residence in Mumbai on Monday.

“Patients should get timely diagnosis and treatment, and that too close to their homes. For this, one should aim to have cancer diagnosis units, day care radiotherapy, and chemotherapy services at every district level,” Fadnavis said during the presentation on cancer policy in the state given to him.