World Cancer Day
Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day aims to raise funds for cancer. This day also focuses on cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Every year, 17 million new cases of cancer around the world are diagnosed. For nearly ten million of those who receive this news, cancer will be fatal for nearly 10 million people. Cancer is expected to have 27.5 million new cases by the year 2040. The most common cancers include lung, female breast, bowel, and prostate.
Despite the prevalence, it is also possible to minimize the risk of getting cancer. These steps can help to prevent several forms of cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.
- Avoid smoking or stop using it. Avoid tobacco or stop using it
- Fruit, vegetables, and limited amounts of processed meat are all recommended for a healthy diet
- Maintaining a healthy weight helps you maintain a healthy body
- Each day, do at least 30 minutes of physical fitness
- Keep yourself from the sun
- Never have unprotected sex. Never have unprotected sex
- Keep up with routine medical screenings. Keep up with regular medical screenings
Unfortunately, it isn't just adults who get cancer. Children are also vulnerable to this deadly disease. Every year, approximately 300,000 children around the world are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is the most common cause of death by disease for children in the United States. Leukemia, brain tumors, lymphomas, and solid tumors are among the most common childhood cancers. Many childhood cancers have no known cause. Early diagnosis and access to therapy are both important in survival.
Certain countries have higher cancer rates than others. The most recent cases of cancer in Australia are in Australia. Every year, there are 468 new cases for every 100,000 residents. The United States ranks fifth on the list of the top ten countries. About 352 new cases per 100,000 residents each year. New Zealand, Ireland, Hungary, Belgium, France, and Denmark are among the countries with high cancer incidences in New Zealand, Ireland, Hungary, Hungary, Belgium, France, and Denmark.
How to celebrate #worldcancerday
- Attend a free cancer screening and educational discussion
- Host workshops for public health officials on how to celebrate cancer, as well as live events on social media
- The Icon Group, a cancer-related company, encourages its employees, partners, and loved ones to share the word of hope on paper butterflies to those who need it most
- Reach out to someone who has been diagnosed with cancer
- Learn about the ways to reduce the risk of cancer
- Donate to a cancer support or cancer research group
- Learn about famous cancer survivors like Colin Powell, Olivia Newton-John, and Robin Roberts
- To raise cancer awareness, wear a lavender ribbon (there are also other colors that depict specific forms of cancer)
- If you've been affected by cancer, please share your experience to inspire others
- Spotlight on Every Day in Celebration Spotlight is a newspaper that publishes information about one cancer survivor's journey
- For the complete interview, listen to the podcast Celebration Voices
- Whatever you do on this day, be sure to post it on social media with #WorldCancerDay
The world cancer day is the first world cancer day
On February 4th, 2000, the Union for International Cancer Control established World Cancer Day. The day was commemorated in Paris at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium. Over 900 World Cancer Day activities are being held in 127 countries today.
