This document provides a summary report of the Population Based Cancer Registry in Sikkim for the period 2009-2011. It details the registry's operations, which commenced in 2003 under the ICMR to track cancer incidence in the state. The report highlights that while Sikkim lacks dedicated cancer treatment facilities, patient follow-ups are coordinated with hospitals in other cities. It identifies a high incidence of stomach cancer among the Bhutia tribe. The registry relies on active case registration from 37 sources, including hospitals and birth/death records.

This document provides a summary report of the Population Based Cancer Registry in Sikkim for the period 2009-2011. It details the registry's operations, which commenced in 2003 under the ICMR to track cancer incidence in the state. The report highlights that while Sikkim lacks dedicated cancer treatment facilities, patient follow-ups are coordinated with hospitals in other cities. It identifies a high incidence of stomach cancer among the Bhutia tribe. The registry relies on active case registration from 37 sources, including hospitals and birth/death records.