National Cancer Awareness Day
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan first announced the day in September 2014. Also, the day was first celebrated in the year 2014.
Since 2014, annually commemorates the day to raise awareness about cancer and to strive to make it a global health priority.
National Cancer Awareness Day Facts
Significantly, Suhurtham Scheme proposed by the state government of Kerala provides free of cost for cancer treatment in district and medical college hospitals. It is an initiative that aims to substantially reduce the premium burden on the common man.
Cancer Symptoms
In particular, cancer has no specific symptoms. So, it is important to realize that people should limit their risk factors and undergo appropriate cancer screening. Annually, cancer treatment advances and combined with early detection has made many cancers treatable.
In general, common cancer symptoms are,
Bowel habits change, for example, continuous diarrhoea.
Consistent cough or blood-tinged saliva, usually represent simple infections such as bronchitis.
Blood in the stool
Unknown anaemia (low blood count), that is unless there is an obvious source of ongoing blood loss, this anaemia needs to be explained.
Breast lumps
Testicleslumps
Urination change
Cancer Treatment
Specifically, there are different types of cancer treatment depending on cancer types.
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Immunotherapy
Hormone Therapy
Targeted Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant
Surgery
Precision Medicine
Cancer Prevention
Important to realize that the best way to fight cancer is by prevention and early detection
Healthy diet
Healthy Weight
Physically Active
Sun Protection
Get vaccinated
Avoid risky behaviours
Don’t use tobacco
Regular check-ups
In conclusion, to raise global awareness about cancer, Himalai wants to celebrate National Cancer Awareness Day as a part of Our India Our Pride Events.
