NATIONAL CANCER AWARENESS DAY – 7TH NOVEMBER
About : National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7 th November in India to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection of the disease. In India, nearly two-thirds of cancer cases are diagnosed in the advanced stages, thereby reducing the chances of survival of patients, hence, early detection and further research into curing cancer can help save lives. This day also encourages people for screenings as early detection of cancer helps lower the mortality rate. History : National Cancer Awareness Day was first announced by the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan in September, 2014 and 7 th November will be observed every year to generate awareness about early detection and avoiding leading cancer causing lifestyles like the use of tobacco, drug abuse, poor diet and pollution. People with the slightest symptoms or genetic history should go for a screening. This day coincides with coincides with t...