World Cancer Day (WCD) is celebrated each year on the 4th of February. World Cancer Day 2013 provides a platform to raise our voices, opinions and knowledge collectively to dispel the myths and misconceptions regarding cancer under the theme "Cancer - Did you know?"
Common myths surrounding cancer include the following –
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Lung cancer, like other cancers, is a dreaded condition responsible for a number of deaths in both men and women. Test your knowledge on lung cancer by taking this quiz.
Lung cancer, like other cancers, is a dreaded condition responsible for a number of deaths in both men and women. Test your knowledge on lung cancer by taking this quiz.
• It is a disease of the elderly and the wealthy and is mostly seen in developed countries
• Cancer is a 'death sentence'
• Cancer is 'my fate'
World Cancer Day (WCD) is the collective effort of the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), the government of various nations and other major health organizations to bring the world together to combat cancer, to demystify this grave disease and provide information regarding its treatment and prevention to the general public.
WCD was started in Geneva in 1933 and is an initiative guided by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which is a premier cancer- fighting organization. This organization now enjoys the support of 120 countries and 400 member organizations across the globe including prominent cancer societies, patient groups, treatment centers, and research institutes.
Cancer Key Facts and Statistics
Cancer is an abnormal cell growth and it can destroy other body tissues. 1 in 6 deaths that occur in the world is due to cancer. Here are some key facts and statistics about cancer
Cancer is an abnormal cell growth and it can destroy other body tissues. 1 in 6 deaths that occur in the world is due to cancer. Here are some key facts and statistics about cancer
Each year, there is a renewed effort to ease the burden of cancer. The main aim is to increase awareness regarding the disease by educating the public regarding the symptoms of cancer and how early diagnosis can cure the disease in many cases.
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Cancer Prevention thro' Lifestyle Changes
Did u know that simple changes in lifestyle could lower your cancer risks? Find out how!
Did u know that simple changes in lifestyle could lower your cancer risks? Find out how!
The threat from cancer is very real! It is a grave illness no doubt, but it is much more than a serious disease as its chronic, debilitating and painful nature can take its toll on not just the patient but also on the family. The psychological and financial aspects need to be addressed too if one were to counter cancer in totality!
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World Cancer Day 2012
The World Cancer Day is observed on the fourth of February every year to increase awareness against cancer.
The World Cancer Day is observed on the fourth of February every year to increase awareness against cancer.
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