Cancer:
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms.
One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs. This process is referred to as metastasis. Metastases are the major cause of death from cancer.
World Cancer Day:
Each year on 4 February, WHO and International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) supports Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to
promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer.
This day is observed to raise awareness about cancer, cancer prevention, detection and its treatment.
World Cancer Day 2013:
4 February 2013 is World Cancer Day:
"Cancer -Did you know?" is the question posed for World Cancer Day 2013, which focuses on debunking damaging myths and misconceptions about the disease, reinforcing that there are still too many preconceived ideas about cancer that need demystifying and putting right. Prevention involves various approaches, and one aspect of this many-pronged effort, led by multiple agencies, is conveying clear messages to the public to improve general knowledge about cancer.
Myth 1: Cancer is just a health issue
Myth 2: Cancer is a disease of the wealthy, elderly and developed countries
Myth 3: Cancer is a death sentence
Myth 4: Cancer is my fate.
In 2013, IARC would like to illustrate its commitment to cancer prevention by drawing on research experience to dispel the misconception that cancer is only a disease of wealthy and elderly people and developed economies.
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