HashtagsCompiled on | #WorldCancerDay, #WorldCancerDay2024 |
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Related Hashtags | #Cancer, #CloseTheCareGap, #CancerAwareness |
2024 Date | February 4, 2024 |
2025 Date | February 4, 2025 |
World Cancer Day aims to save lives by raising awareness and educating the population about cancer. The day also serves to pressure governments and individuals to take action in preventing, treating, and controlling cancer. Cancer is a heterogeneous group of diseases that result from abnormal cell growth and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. On February 4, 2000, World Cancer Day was officially established by the Paris Charter at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The Paris Charter aimed to promote research for a cure and other preventative measures. It also sought services for patients and support from the global community. Facts about World Cancer Day
Top things to do in the US for World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day references and related sitesWorld Cancer Day: Campaign American Cancer: Global Cancer Facts www.who.int: Cancer Prevention World Health Organization: Cancer |
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