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According to the World Health Organization, India had an estimated 1.17 million new cancer cases in a year, which said that one in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and one in 15 will die of the disease. In India, One woman dies of cervical cancer every 8 minutes, while the Mortality due to tobacco use is estimated at upwards of 3500 persons every day. The numbers at the global level are even scarier. To stop this widespread, we have to increase awareness among the general public, the WHO and its specialized International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) observes the World Cancer Day 2023 in February. In this article, we discuss about World Cancer Day 2022 theme, facts, quotes. Attempt world cancer day 2022 quiz.
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World Cancer Day 2023 Facts
Based on the last reports of WHO one in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime, and one in 15 Indians will die of cancer. Not just in India, global cancer rates could rise by 60% over the next 20 years unless cancer care is ramped up in low and middle-income countries. World Health Organization and its specialized International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) releases the World Cancer Day reports annually aiming to bring a clear picture on various cancer issues and the socio-economic issues surrounding them. In 2000, to highlight the issues and to bring the public attention initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) organization started to observe the World cancer day. World Cancer Day was established on 4 February 2000 at the World Cancer Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium, which was held in Paris.
World Cancer Day Theme 2023
- World Cancer Day 2023: Announced Soon
- Cancer Day theme 2022: Close the care gap
Cancer Day Theme 2021: #IAmAndIWill
UICC announced world cancer day theme 2022 as “close the care gap”. Aim is to raise cancer awareness and push for action with even greater energy and enthusiasm visible for the world to see on 4 February 2022.
What is Cancer?
Cells are the basic units of the human body. Cells grow and divide to make new cells as the body needs them. When the cells die when they get old or damaged, new cells take their place and this process should continue like this for sustaining a healthy life. When genetic changes interfere with this periodic process, Cancer begins. Cells start to grow uncontrollably and these cells may form a mass called a tumour. A cancerous tumour is malignant, i.e, it can grow and spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumour means the tumour can grow but will not spread.
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Cancer in India
In India, the six most common cancer types were breast cancer (162,500 cases), oral cancer (120,000 cases), cervical cancer (97,000 cases), lung cancer (68,000 cases), stomach cancer (57,000 cases), and colorectal cancer (57,000). Together, these six types account for 49% of all new cancer cases. Of the 570,000 new cancer cases in men, oral cancer (92,000), lung cancer (49,000), stomach cancer (39,000), colorectal cancer (37,000), and oesophageal cancer (34,000) account for 45% of cases. The report added that of the 587,000 new cancer cases in women, breast cancer (162,500), cervical cancer (97,000), ovarian cancer (36,000), oral cancer (28,000), and colorectal cancer (20,000) account for 60% of cases.
Aizawl and Papumpare districts had the highest age-adjusted incidence rates among males and females, respectively. The projected number of patients with cancer in India were 1,392,179 for the year 2020 and the common 5 leading sites are breast, lung, mouth, cervix uteri, and tongue. Trends in cancer incidence rate showed an increase in all sites of cancer in both sexes and were high in Kamrup urban (annual per cent change, 3.8%; P < .05). India accounts for about one-fifth of the global burden of cervical cancer, despite decreasing incidence rates in several regions of the country. Thus, the elimination of cervical cancer in India will have a major impact on the global level.
World Cancer Day 2023 Quotes
Here are some of the inspiring quotes to spread awareness and fight against the cancer.
“Never let Cancer take over you. You are one in a billion and make the best use of your life with your willpower”.
“Having cancer doesn’t mean it is the ending, have the authority and fight your way out with a big bright smile and warrior’s heart.”
“Cancer can never have you because you are much more than that. Be aware and stand tall against this disease.”
“Help yourself to make your way out of Cancer. Make every moment worth living worth, mate. Always fight for your life.”
“Cancer affects all of us, whether you’re a daughter, mother, sister, friend, coworker, doctor, or patient.”
“On this world cancer day, let us all unite and stand against cancer. Let us make fighting against cancer an inspiring thing.”
“Never let the disease control you or your life because you are gifted with willpower to fight against all the odds.”
“Working out is my way of saying to Cancer, ‘You’re trying to invade my body; you’re trying to take me away from my daughters, but I’m stronger than you. And I’m going to hit harder than you.” – Stuart Scott
“Cricket is my life. Before Cancer, I was happy-go-lucky. I used to think about my career and worry about the future. But post it, my thinking has completely changed. I’m happy to eat and breathe normally. I’m happy to have my life back.” – Yuvraj Singh
“Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this Cancer and survive is a victory for me.” – Ingrid Bergman
“You can be a victim of cancer or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.” – Dave Pelzer
“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
“The first step to fight Cancer is to be happy. I feel when it comes to fighting Cancer, 50 per cent cure can be attributed to medication and another 50 per cent to willpower.” – Anurag Basu
World Cancer Day 2022 FAQ
- Name the WHO agency which is specialised in Cancer?
Ans: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
- What is the screening test for the breast cancer diagnosis is called?
Ans: Mammography
- Which organization started the World Cancer Day celebration?
Ans: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
- Which year did the UICC start the World cancer day?
Ans: 2000
- What are the official colours of World Cancer Day 2022?
Ans: Blue and Orange
- What is the theme of world cancer day 2022?
Ans: The theme of World Cancer Day 2022 is “Close the Care Gap”
