An Indian oncologist says European doctors react with surprise after learning how quickly patients can reach specialists and start cancer care in India, a claim that spreads through a viral video. Dr. Palak Bhatt describes a process in which oncology consultations and diagnostic tests often occur within the same day, enabling treatment to begin shortly after diagnosis.
According to the accounts, Bhatt contrasts this with what she describes as longer waiting times in Europe for appointments and therapies. Times of India and NDTV both report the same core comparison: faster access to specialist care and testing in India versus delays in Europe. The coverage focuses on the accessibility timeline—particularly rapid consultations, testing, and initiation of treatment—rather than providing detailed country-by-country healthcare data or specific time measurements from Europe.
Overall, outlets agree on the basic narrative of the viral clip: an Indian doctor highlights speed of oncology service delivery in India, and she says European doctors were “shocked” by what they heard.
