World Cancer Day, which falls on February 4, is the day when people across the globe come together to raise awareness about cancer spread and its prevention while supporting those ailing with the deadly disease.
World Cancer Day is observed every year on the 4 February. Donning the colours of orange and blue as its theme, World Cancer Day urges people to band together and combat the illness via early identification, treatment, and spiritual support.
World Cancer Day 2023: The main aim of the day is to raise awareness and reduce the social stigma associated with the disease. The top cancers that affect the Indian population are lung, breast, cervical, head and neck and colorectal cancer (CRC).
Xerostomia occurs when the salivary glands of the body fail to produce adequate amounts of saliva to keep the mouth moist. Saliva has several important functions including mechanical cleansing action, antimicrobial activity, and removal of food debris from oral cavities, control of pH, oral cavity lubrication, and remineralisation and maintaining the integrity of the oral mucosa.
Healthy lifestyle choices are always dependent on people. Taking some simple steps to living a healthier lifestyle will not only help prevent serious diseases such as cancer but will also contribute to better physical and mental health.
On World Cancer Day, Audible touched upon Ayushmann shares his feelings, experiences and thoughts during his wife Tahira Kashyap's long battle with breast cancer through the podcast, 'My Ex-Breast'.
"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
People across the globe need to be aware regarding nutrition and other lifestyle changes that can be implemented to help them recover and potentially reduce the risk of the same cancer recurring or a new one developing.
Vivek Oberoi termed his noble work of helping the cancer patients as his "greatest achievement." On World Cancer Day, Oberoi further urged others to "come forward" and help the children battling the disease.
Cancer patients can come across either chronic or acute pain. Acute pain is more common in cases of cancer surgery and tends to only last a short time during which painkillers keep it under control. Chronic pain is more persistent in nature and can be due to changes to the nerves if the cancer is pressing on nerves or due to chemicals that a tumor produces
The term gynecological cancer refers to the growth of tumor cells in the reproductive organs of a woman’s body. The most common forms of this category of cancer are uterine cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Patient education and clarification of myths about cancer is important for cancer treatment and achieving optimal survival outcomes. Here are a few of the common myths and their facts.
On World Cancer Day, marked across the globe on February 4 every year, here's a list of commonly ignored symptoms, which could be warning signs of cancer. Cancers are painless when they start and so they get ignored by the patient and doctors alike.
Every year February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day. Bollywood celebrities and cancer survivors Tahira Kashyap and Sonali Bendre recited a heartfelt poem of strength instilling hope.
According to Swami Ramdev, many changes occur in the body during pregnancy, periods and menopause. In such a situation, if you do not pay attention to the signs, then it becomes cervical cancer.
As today the world comes together to celebrate the spirit of cancer patients and survivors, let us have a look at the inspiring stories of Bollywood actors who suffered from the disease.
World Cancer Day 2021: If certain eating habits are followed, cancer can be kept at bay. And to inform you about the same on World Cancer Day, we have enlisted 7 food items that can help prevent all types of cancer.
World Cancer Day 2021 is observed every year on 4th February to spread awareness, inspire change and reduce the global impact of cancer all around the world. Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. The top cancers that affect the Indian population are lung, breast, cervical, head and neck and colorectal cancer (CRC).
Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, who is a cancer survivor, melted our hearts when she posted an inspirational post on social media on the occasion of World Cancer Day.
World Cancer Day is marked to raise awareness about cancer and on this day we look at celebrities who defeated this disease and whose stories inspire others
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