February 4 is World Cancer Day: Spread Awareness about Prevention and Risk Reduction

World Cancer Day

Every year, February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day (WCD). This international awareness day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The 2023 campaign aims to spread awareness about cancer and encourage efforts for prevention and treatment of the disease. A leading cause of deaths globally, cancer claims about 10 million …

October Is Observed As Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer

Every year, October is observed as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)” in the United States. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), this annual campaign aims to generate widespread awareness about the impact of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. The campaign offers a unique platform to spread word about the importance of …

September Is Gynecological Cancer Month

Gynecological Cancer Month

Gynecological cancer is a form of cancer that affects the female reproductive system – including the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vulva, and vagina. September is observed as “Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month” in the United States. Sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC), the campaign aims to raise awareness about different types of gynecologic …

Breast Cancer – What You Need To Know

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is common cancer among women. About one in eight US women are expected to develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime and approximately 287,850 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022,according to breatcancer.org. With early detection and effective therapy options, the outlook for breast cancer is very good. Early detection …