WORLD CANCER DAY

World Cancer Day

Why do we Celebrate World Cancer Day?

It has been observed from past many years that the statistics of the cancer illness has been increasing rapidly. Which gives us an instance that how millions of people suffer from this life-threatening disease. It is necessary to understand the basic concept of cancer and its tendency and help others to understand.

Moreover, Cancer can be malignant and benign according to the severity and location in the body where it is spread, So the need to aware people regarding seeking medical help and care is extremely essential and needed.

Cancer is one of the leading cause of deaths in India. Every year more than 18 million suffer from any kind of cancer and more than 0.78 million people get succumbed due to the same. If we think to a global scale, the risks of cancer are much higher and concern which is why World Cancer Day is celebrated.

Is February 4th World Cancer Day?

Yes, the 4th of February is recognized as the World Cancer Day by many major health organizations and ministries across the globe. Whereas, this day was founded by the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC) and has been recognized and celebrated by renowned health organizations such as World Health Organisations (WHO).

This day was founded by UICC to celebrate the goals of the World Cancer Declaration amended in 2008. The major aim of the World Cancer Day is to initiate the awareness regarding cancer and its types. There are many movements and campaigns that run throughout the weak before and after the 4th February.

World Cancer Day 2020 Theme:

Every a particular theme is set to run campaigns and awareness programmes. These themes may or may not repeat for the forthcoming years. 2020 marks both the 20th anniversary of the day and the midway point of the three-year ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign. According to the official World Cancer Day website, “‘I Am and I Will’ is a call-to-action urging for personal commitment and represents the power of individual action taken now to impact the future.”

Conclusion:

The World Cancer Day is celebrated to raise awareness in regards to impact, equity, empowerment, and change. We must help others to get aware and informed with the tendency and risks of cancer. Moreover, a good diet and health plan should be followed to remain immune from this condition.