World Cancer Day 2024: Expert Shares Steps That May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Instead of focusing on how to treat breast cancer, the focus should be placed on preventing it, and thus breast cancer will become more than treatable but preventable in the future.
Feb 04, 2024, 13:14 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2024: What Is Cervical Cancer? Expert Explains Early Signs, Symptoms, And Precautions To Take
Symptoms of cervical cancer may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and increased vaginal discharge.
Feb 04, 2024, 12:50 PM IST
World Cancer Day: Can Oral Cancer Affect Non-Smokers? Causal Factors, Protective Measures And Early Detection
World Cancer Day serves as a reminder to prioritize oral health. Prevent oral cancer by regular check-ups, avoiding tobacco, and embracing a nutritious lifestyle. Read here.
Feb 04, 2024, 12:33 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance And Quotes That Echo Strength
First observed on February 4, 2000, the theme for World Cancer Day 2024 is "Close The Care Gap".
Feb 04, 2024, 09:49 AM IST
Spotting Danger: 5 Quiet Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Should Know
While symptoms vary, early detection is feasible by recognizing and acting upon common indicators of ovarian cancer.
Jan 31, 2024, 12:37 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2023: Fear surrounding Early Screening, Diagnosis, Preventive Care and Treatment of Cancer in India
A study by Fortis Cancer Institute Mumbai found 81% respondents stating that the fear of cancer diagnosis was a major challenge associated with early screening. Here are the facts and figures of the fear associated with early intervention in cancer and insurance related challenges.
Feb 04, 2023, 13:56 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2023: 3 Most Common Cancer Types in India and Their Symptoms
February 4 is World Cancer Day, a significant day for raising public awareness about cancer, its prevention, detection, and treatment. Here are some tyoe of Cancer which are common in India.
Feb 04, 2023, 11:22 AM IST
World Cancer Day 2023: Five Factors That Increase Chances of Getting Cancer
Cancer potential risks - check
Feb 03, 2023, 16:49 PM IST
Is High Blood Sugar a Potential Risk Factor for Cancer? Expert on Links Between Diabetes and Cancer - check
World Cancer Day 2023: While cancer remains perhaps the most dreaded disease, diabetes afflicts a big chunk of the world's population. Are people with diabetes more at risk when it comes to some cancers? Expert explores the implications and links between high blood sugar and cancer.
Feb 03, 2023, 09:31 AM IST
Fast food and Fizzy Drinks may be Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer: Study
World Cancer Day: A new study has shown that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with a greater risk of developing cancer overall, specifically with ovarian and brain cancers.
Feb 01, 2023, 20:44 PM IST
On World Cancer Day, Sonali Bendre urges people to do regular check-ups
Actor Sonali Bendre, who fought brave battle with cancer, has an important message for all this World Cancer Day. Taking to Instagram, Sonali wrote, "They are not 'just' people fighting cancer... they are so much more. Yes, cancer is life-altering but not life-defining.
Feb 04, 2022, 23:23 PM IST
On World Cancer Day, sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik shares inspiring artwork, see pic
Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik is known for commemorating important days and festivals with his signature sand art. See his sand art on World Cancer Day.
Feb 04, 2022, 16:57 PM IST
World Cancer Day: Tahira Kashyap Khurrana bats for early detection of disease, talks about myths
On World Cancer Day today, advocating self-examination and early detection of cancer Tahira once again offered her contribution to the awareness campaign.
Feb 04, 2022, 16:29 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2022: Tahira Kashyap, Lisa Ray, other celebs who bravely fought the illness and won!
On World Cancer Day, we take a look at B-Town celebrities who battled cancer and emerged victorious against all odds.
Feb 03, 2022, 23:08 PM IST
On World Cancer Day 2021, we look at brave Bollywood celebs who battled the deadly C-word!
On World Cancer Day (February 4), we take a moment to honour the brave Bollywood celebs that fought cancer and showed us how to stay positive in the bleakest times. Many actors have been vocal about their struggles with mental and physical health issues they have faced behind the camera.
Feb 04, 2021, 15:54 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2021: History, Significance, and Theme of the day
World Cancer Day promotes research and innovation, de-stigmatises the disease, raises awareness, creates public and political literacy, dispels myths and misconceptions around cancer, and raises the global commitment to fight cancer. The theme for this year's World Cancer Day happens to be 'I Am And I Will'. It was initiated in 2019 and 2021 is the last year for this theme.
Feb 04, 2021, 15:41 PM IST
World Cancer Day 2021: Easy lifestyle changes to keep cancer at bay!
On World Cancer Day, while we take a minute to list out measures that can help in preventing the deadly disease, did you know a mere 5–10% of all cancer cases are due to genetic defects?
Also, a staggering 90–95% are due to environmental and lifestyle factors, according to a study published National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
On World Cancer Day 2021, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana pens a heartwarming note on breast cancer awareness - Watch
In 2018, Tahira Kashyap was diagnosed with Stage 1a Breast Cancer, the valiant warrior has been vocal about her disease proving to be an inspiration to many others who are suffering silently. Encouraging women to embrace themselves with their scars as the badges of honour, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana shared a video on her social media.
Feb 04, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
On World Cancer Day, Sudarsan Pattnaik's sand art gives hope for a 'world free from deadly disease'
The international World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4 annually to encourage a word about its prevention and create awareness about the disease globally. The day is marked so that any misinformation or stigma related to the disease is reduced.
Feb 04, 2021, 10:34 AM IST
Breast cancer overtakes lung as most common cancer, says WHO
"Lung cancer was the most common type for the last two decades, but is now in second place, ahead of colorectal cancer, which is the third most widespread," said Andre Ilbawi, a cancer specialist at the WHO. He noted that obesity in women was a common risk factor in breast cancer, and is also driving overall cancer numbers.
Feb 02, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
