Themes on World Cancer Day
Theme for the years 2022-2024 is ‘Close the care gap’ which is about addressing the elimination of the difference in access to cancer care services faced by people of various countries, their income, age, gender, ethnicity etc.
The various themes over the past few years, have been set up for the World Cancer Day, such as:
Year |
Theme for World Cancer Day |
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2022-2024 |
Close the Care Gap |
2019-2021 |
I Am and I Will |
2016 – 2018 |
We can. I can. |
2015 |
Not Beyond Us |
2014 |
Debunk the Myths |
2013 |
Cancer Myths – Get the Facts |
2012 |
Together let’s do something |
2010-2011 |
Cancer can be prevented |
2009-2010 |
‘I love my healthy active childhood’ |
World Cancer Day | 4th February
World Cancer Day: All over the globe on 4th February, World Cancer Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about Cancer. Many campaigns have been held at a global scale, about cancer & many themes have been set to address the various aspects of cancer control & prevention. Cancer remains a significant health challenge, both globally & in India as well. In this article, we will look at how the idea of World Cancer Day came into being, its history, Themes & Campaigns, and the scenario globally & in India.
How cancer prevails, its various types, risk factors involved, how to detect it early, treatment plans available, and the role played by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The ongoing research & innovation along with the support plan required for cancer patients & how awareness regarding it has been raised all over the world and its impact on society have been mentioned in this article.
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