World Cancer Day

Theme: I am and I will

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. There are many types of cancer. It's not just one disease. It can start anywhere in the body, like the lungs, the breast, the colon, or even in the blood. Cancers are alike in some ways, but they are different in the ways they grow and spread.
Most cancers form a lump called a tumor or a growth. But not all lumps are cancer. Doctors take out a piece of the lump and look at it to find out if it's cancer- this is called biopsy. Lumps that are not cancer are called benign (be-NINE). Lumps that are cancer are called malignant (muh-LIG-nunt).

Cancer can be caused by a combination of various factors:
• Viruses
• Alcohol
• Radiation
• Tobacco
• Diet
• Sunlight
• Genetics
• Occupational / environmental factors

The most common treatments for cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.

This World Cancer Day, we recognise that our commitment to act will lead to powerful progress in reducing the global impact of cancer.

‘I Am and I Will’ is an empowering call-to-action urging for personal commitment and represents the power of individual action taken now to impact the future.

So, this 4 February whoever you are, your actions - big and small -will make lasting, positive change. Because, progress is possible.

We need your commitment to create a cancer-free world. This World Cancer Day, who are you and what will you do?

#IAmAndIWill