World Cancer Day 2022: 04 February

World Cancer Day 2022: 04 February

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Category : Important Days Published on: February 05 2022

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  • World Cancer Day is observed every year across the globe on 4 February to raise awareness about the deadly disease and its symptoms.
  • The day also tries to inspire prompt action and life-saving treatment and care for all individuals suffering from the disease.
  • This year’s World Cancer Day theme is “Close the Care Gap”. 
  • The theme aims to raise awareness about the vast difference in cancer care and prevention that people from different sections of society can avail.
  • World Cancer Day was initiated in the year 2000.
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