22/11/2025
Kashmir’s rising cancer burden is a reality that touches almost every family, and in this impactful episode of the ORZU Podcast, Dr. Saquib Zaffar Banday, Associate Director – Medical Oncology, Paras Health – Srinagar (DM Medical Oncology, MD Radiation Oncology – SKIMS 2013), opens up about the patterns he sees every day, the factors driving the surge in cases, and the emotional, social, and medical challenges faced by patients in the valley.
In conversation with host Nazir Ganaie, Dr. Banday shares why cancers in Kashmir are often detected late, how lifestyle, environment, and genetics play a role, what families go through before reaching a diagnosis, and how timely screening and awareness can completely change outcomes. He reflects on the treatment gaps that still exist in the region and how Paras Health – Srinagar is working to strengthen oncology services with advanced care and structured support.
With compassion and clarity, he explains the warning signs people must never ignore and outlines the direction in which cancer care in the valley must evolve to ensure earlier detection, better access, and more informed communities.
Watch the full episode now — LIVE and streaming — for a deep, honest, and much-needed conversation on cancer in Kashmir.
For expert oncology care at Paras Health – Srinagar, call 8080808069.
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the ORZU Podcast,Dr. Saquib Zaffar Banday, Associate Director – Medical Oncology, Paras Health – Srinagar, breaks...