The LSHTM Cancer Survival Group and Centre for Global Chronic Conditions are pleased to host Her Excellency Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, the First Lady of Kebbi State, to deliver this lunchtime seminar exploring cancer control from a Nigerian perspective.
I think cancer came into my life as a gift. My vision is sharper, my mind clearer, my perspective realigned. I have succeeded in transforming my passive-aggressive anger and anxiety into more peaceful expressions. - Manisha Koirala
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World Cancer Day 2021: Theme, Significance and how to Fight Cancer
World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 to spread awareness and inspire change. Read this article to know about the significance and how to fight cancer.
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| 4 Feb 2021 7:46 AM GMT
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. The top cancers that affect the Indian population are lung, breast, cervical, head and neck and colorectal cancer (CRC). So it is important to understand each type of cancer and how it impacts the body.
World Cancer Day: The Significance
World Cancer Day 2021 is observed every year on February 4th to spread awareness, inspire change and bring down the global impact of cancer. This international 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 aim to observe this day is to curb all kinds of mis
World Cancer Day: After battling Covid, hospitals to draw focus back on cancer
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New Delhi, Feb 4 : The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on timely diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, and preventive care for ailments like cancer is one of the worst hit.
However, since the cases of Covid-19 have started to subside gradually, the need for awareness among the patients has multiplied. In lieu of it, the hospitals have geared up to start awareness campaigns to draw patients attention back on cancer treatment.
Suresh Kumar, Director at Delhi s Lok Nayak Hospital, told IANS that the hospital will start an awareness campaign specifically for cancer patients.