Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Cancer Day on Friday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked all to stand with those affected by cancer and strengthen the global fight against cancer by ensuring early diagnosis and detection, spreading awareness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
#Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity across the world. On #WorldCancerDay, let's stand with those affected by cancer and strengthen the global fight against cancer by ensuring early diagnosis and detection, spreading awareness and promoting healthy lifestyle. pic.twitter.com/aOeDCt1Hgj
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 4, 2022
Annually, February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day to raise awareness about cancer and reduce the stigma that surrounds the disease which is the second leading cause of death globally.
The World Cancer Day is a ‘global uniting initiative’ led by the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC) and is meant to encourage the prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer as early as possible.
The observance of World Cancer Day is centred around reducing the global impact that cancer has and in providing support for cancer patients and survivors through catalysing personal, collective and government action.
In India, the most common types of cancer are breast, oral, cervical, lung, stomach and colorectal cancer, making it imperative to provide people with the correct information and healthcare in time.
