World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is observed globally on February 4th every year. The day aims to raise awareness about cancer, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Here are some key objectives of World Cancer Day:
1. *Raise awareness*: Educate people about cancer, its risks, and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.
2. *Promote early detection*: Encourage people to get screened for cancer, which can improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.
3. *Support cancer patients*: Provide emotional, financial, and medical support to those affected by cancer.
4. *Advocate for cancer control*: Push for policies and programs that support cancer prevention, treatment, and research.
The theme for World Cancer Day changes every year, but the overall goal remains the same: to reduce the global cancer burden and improve the lives of those affected by cancer.
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