World Cancer Day – A Silent Killer Disease


Updated: 31 Jan 2024

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World Cancer Day is an annual event held on 4th February to raise awareness and help the organizations working on the disease. Due to expensive cures and procedures, a lot of victims die every year. Many international organizations working on it to provide medicine and most importantly awareness to poor countries. In this article, we talk about Cancer reasons, types, figures, and how to help World to live healthy.

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What is Cancer?

Cancer is a serious and silent killer disease that has a lot of types and can target different parts of the inner body. It causes cell damage or does not grow healthy.

Cancer Development reasons
  • In cancer, something goes wrong with this regulation. Mutations in genes or other factors disrupt the signals that control cell growth.
  • These mutations can occur due to various reasons, including:
    • Inherited genetic factors: Some people have a higher risk due to inherited mutations.
    • Environmental factors: Exposure to carcinogens like tobacco, radiation, or certain chemicals can cause mutations.
    • Lifestyle factors: Obesity, poor diet, and lack of exercise can increase cancer risk.

Common types of Cancer:

types of cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Non-melanoma skin cancer 

How We Can Be Safe From Cancer?

Maintain a Healthy Weight

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Obesity is one of the most common risk factors for various cancers. We should maintain a healthy weight by having a good diet and regular exercise. Avoid open and unhygienic local restaurants for regular meals.

Balanced Diet

balance diet

An unhealthy diet causes many diseases including cancer. Unfortunately, people are not aware of the diet and they consume bad meals regularly which causes obesity and then Cancer. So we should maintain a balanced diet.

Regular Exercise

A healthy diet and regular exercise are the keys to long life. We should have a timetable for regular exercise and be aware to our beloved about the benefits of exercise. 

Playing physical games with your children has two benefits, health and quality time with family. 

Quit Smoking

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Smoking is also a common risk factor for cancer because it is direct to the lungs. If you do smoke please avoid it for you and your family. 

Protect Skin from sun

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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun can destroy your skin health. We should cover our bodies with clothes and sunscreens to avoid the bad effects.

Avoid Alcohol consumption

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Alcohol consumption is not a good habit to do. Avoiding regular consumption will be a good decision for your future. Alcohol can target your throat, breast, and liver.

Get Vaccinated

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Vaccinations against curtains viruses like hepatitis B and human papillomavirus (HPV can save you from cancer types.

Regular Screening

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Early detection is important for successful treatment. Having regular screening is the best option to reduce cancer risk or major effects.

Manage Stress

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Mental health is the most important thing you should care about. Because every function connects to our Mind. If we care about our mental health it will function well and help our body to fight against the bad cells and factors.

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

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Poor oral hygiene can linked to oral cancer. In our regular life we use various equipment orally so maintaining good Oral hygiene helps us to protect ourselves from germs as well as the risk of cancer. 

How to Help Victims?

First of all, by spreading awareness around the world, share the causes of disease so people can care about themselves and be safe from the disease. 

But for the victims, we can help financially if you know any victim who can not afford the treatment. Second helps the official organizations who are serving in this field. 

And also pray for the patients because we have faith in GOD.

How to Celebrate Cancer Day?

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On 4th February we celebrate World Cancer Day, On this day we should spread awareness about the disease, the causes of cancer, and how to be safe from this killing disease. Also, we should support International and national organizations and NGOs who are working on cancer and help cancer patients fight the bad disease. 

Run campaigns on social media and search media about cancer day, and Share healthy tips with the people. How we can be safe from cancer and how can fight against the disease if we are diagnosed, unfortunately. 

Hopefully, you will like our effort, do share this article with your circle and spread awareness. Live a Healthy & Happy Life with Family.

Official Website  https://www.worldcancerday.org/

FAQs

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a serious and silent killer disease that has a lot of types and can target different parts of the inner body

Types of Cancer?

Cancer is a serious and silent killer disease that has a lot of types and can target different parts of the inner body. Some of the common are,

  • Breast cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Non-melanoma skin cancer 

How to be safe from Cancer?

There are some instructions that we should follow.

  • Healthy Weight
  • Regular Exercise
  • Mental Health
  • Avoid Smoking
  • Avoid Alcohol
  • Protect from Sunlight
  • Vaccination
  • Regular Screening
Is cancer not treatable?

Early-stage cancer can be treated successfully but if you have the end-stage there are minor chances to fight the disease. But in the world of hope, We always motivate victims to be happy and fight.


Dr Robert

Dr Robert

Dr. Robert, a dedicated Medical Specialist with 10 years of experience, has made it his mission to serve the underprivileged in USA. Robert, a respected author with a passion for writing, captivates readers with his insightful explorations of medicine and inventions.

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