World Cancer Day: 4 February

• World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February
• It aims to promote awareness of cancer as a public health issue.
• The theme of World Cancer Day 2025 is 'United by Unique'
  • This theme highlights the importance of individualized care and treatment to meet the specific needs of each individual.

History of World Cancer Day:

• World Cancer Day was started on 4 February 2000.
• It was founded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
• It is the leading international organization in the fight against cancer.

What is cancer (according to WHO)-

• Cancer is a large group of diseases, which can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body.
• In this, cells grow uncontrollably and go beyond normal limits and invade the surrounding parts of the body.
• Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide.
• Globally, 1 in 6 deaths are caused by cancer.

Need for cancer awareness:

• Cancer is a disease that can often be cured if caught in the early stages.
• In most cases, people are not aware of the symptoms of cancer.
• Due to this, the disease reaches an advanced stage and treatment becomes difficult.

Symptoms of cancer:

• Rapid weight loss
• Abnormal pain
• Persistent cough
• Bleeding (bleeding)
• Formation of lumps; etc.

Cancer treatments:

• Treatment is selected based on the type of cancer and its stage.
• In some cases, a combination of treatments can also be used; which includes-