Sun Apr 06 15:49:01 UTC 2025: ## Andhra Pradesh Village Faces Cancer Scare, Officials to Intensify Screening

**RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM, Andhra Pradesh, April 6, 2025** – A meeting is scheduled for Monday between local officials and medical authorities to address a surge in cancer cases in Balabhadrapuram village and surrounding areas, Anaparthi MLA Nallamilli Rama Krishna Reddy announced. The meeting will focus on intensifying cancer screening efforts. Experts from the National Environment Engineering and Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, are expected to arrive this week to investigate potential environmental and chemical pollution contributing to the problem. Fear is gripping the village following the recent increase in cancer diagnoses.

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