National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on the 7th of November and its main motive is to create more and more awareness about cancer. Out of such, 1.1 million cases are reported every year in the country.
This first National Cancer Awareness Day was observed in September 2014 by Harsh Vardhan, who was the Union Health Minister at that time. Along with this November 7 was also chosen for the occasion so that it can coincide with the birth anniversary of Marie Curie to respect her as her works and approach has led to the radiotherapy’s development for the treatment of cancer.
When it comes to cancer, cancer in the lungs, breast, rectum, and colon are termed the most common cancer cases in the country and thus have formed the most common cause of death due to such diseases in the last year.
National Cancer Awareness Day History
Thus, the very first National Cancer Awareness Day was announced by Dr. Harsh Vardhan and was observed the same in September 2014. He launched the state-level movement on cancer control. On this very day, people were supported so that they can report to the government hospitals, municipal clinics, and CGHS for a free screening.
To generate awareness among the common people, booklets were also distributed so that they can refrain from getting cancer and get treated as soon as possible if they find themselves to be diagnosed with the early symptoms of cancer. Furthermore, ‘Suhurtham’, a scheme launched by the government of Kerala was centered on providing free cancer treatment wide along with the districts as well as the medical college hospitals.
India’s fight against cancer
India has launched many initiatives to fight against cancer in the right manner. One of the approaches of India to fight against cancer is that launch National Cancer Control Program under which cancer treatment facilities are offered to the people in the wide nation. The deadly disease in India started somewhere around 1975 and after proper 10 years, the vision of the scheme was revised to focus on preventing cancer.
Cancer: A Short Introduction
Whenever there is an abnormal growth in the cells of the body, it yields in cancer, and other adjacent tissues fall under this invasion as well. The common fact of this disease is that it can almost cause in any part of the body. The disease is also known as malignancy. In terms of numbers, over 100 types of cancer exist in the world.
Cancer: Facts
As sourced by the ‘India Against Cancer’, the following are the facts that were gathered about cancer:
- In numbers, at least one woman in every 8 minutes, dies of cervical cancer
- Out of 2 women diagnosed with breast cancer, one dies
- Due to tobacco, mortality in India has been elevated to 3500 every day
- Irrespective of whether tobacco smoked or smokeless, it is one of the most causes of cancer thus accounting death of around 317,928 people men and women in 2018
- In numbers, approximately 2.25 million people are anticipated to live with the cancer disease
Cancer: Symptoms, treatment, prevention
As suggested by experts since it has been seen that cancer shows no selective symptoms therefore if doubt against such arises, the individual must undergo cancer screening at the right time to escape from the deadly results of such fatal disease. However, the general symptoms of cancer are listed below:
- Urination change
- Blood in the stool
- Breast lumps
- Lumps in testicles
- Uniform blood in the saliva or consistent cough symbolizes bronchitis
- Changes in the bowel movement
In terms of treatment, doctors and experts follow the below-mentioned cancer treatment:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Stem Cell Transparent
- Immunotherapy
When it comes to prevention, the following are the right approaches that an individual can adopt to prevent himself or herself from the deadly causes of cancer:
- Stay Physical active
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Refraining from using tobacco
- Standardized regular checkups
Conclusion
Thus, with National Cancer Awareness Day, the cancer diseases are highlighted in the wide country so that the risk of the cancer is greatly reduced on the meantime, the right knowledge is also imparted among the citizens of the country on ways that can be initiated to tackle the disease. Apart from November 7, World Cancer Day is also celebrated on the 4th of February so that awareness about cancer is raised on a global scale.
It is a must to introduce Cancer Awareness Program because the sooner the cancer is diagnosed, the easier it can be treated thus preventing the loss of human being life. This is because when the cancer is diagnosed in its last stage, it becomes nearly impossible to cure even half of it. Therefore, in National Cancer Awareness Program, people should pay a visit to clinics and get free medical checkups.