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World Cancer Day is marked on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, its prevention, detection, and treatment. It also aims at reducing misconceptions of the illness thus making people more educated about it. The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to reduce the illness and related death by 2020. World Cancer Day was founded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals mentioned in the World Cancer Declaration, 2008. Various programs and events are held across the world to not only raise awareness of cancer but also reduce stigma around it and deal with misinformation. Meanwhile, on World Cancer Day, Twitterati is raising awareness about prevention and early detection of cancer.
One of the global initiatives to help and give courage to those fighting cancer is #NoHairSelfie. It encourages ‘harticipants’ to shave their heads as a symbol of support to those undergoing cancer treatment. Supporters can either physically shave their heads or virtually showcase shaven heads on social media. The pictures are shared on social networking sites with #NoHairSelfie. #WorldCancerDay is a global trend on Twitter and here are some of the tweets:
Almost 9 million people die from cancer every year, mostly in low and middle-income countries.
On Sunday’s #WorldCancerDay, see how you can address the major risk factors 👇 https://t.co/8Thc8LG2LH pic.twitter.com/zKpj4xBIgF
— United Nations (@UN) February 4, 2018
Cancer is curable if detected and treated early. #WorldCancerDay pic.twitter.com/IXCFH0x4r1
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 4, 2018
On #WorldCancerDay, my heart goes out to all cancer warriors and their family members. Please don’t ignore any unusual symptoms as early detection is critical in beating the disease. I pray for those battling the disease and their family members
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 4, 2018
You could pick a constructive addiction too! #StopSmoking #StartLiving #WorldCancerDay pic.twitter.com/NL8srKhRS8
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 4, 2018
Let’s fight against Cancer & join together to create awareness. Together we live stronger & fight stronger. #WorldCancerDay pic.twitter.com/rEz0V4mhtE
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) February 4, 2018
Today is #WorldCancerDay ,One of My SandArt with message “Change Lifestyle, Curb Cancer ” at Puri beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/kU1LZ6m5jW
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) February 4, 2018
Cancer can be cured. I urge everyone to unite against cancer on #WorldCancerDay. By raising awareness, early detection, and prevention we can make a difference in the world.
— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSBJP) February 4, 2018
Cancer is curable if detected at early stage. Govt. of India @MoHFW_INDIA has launched National program for relief to cancer patients.
On this #WorldCancerDay let’s raise awareness and encourage its Prevention, Detection, and Treatment. pic.twitter.com/aBK9iTXHa9
— Dr. Mahesh Sharma (@dr_maheshsharma) February 4, 2018
On #WorldCancerDay , we shall pledge to promote #OrganicFarming in order to improve #FoodSafety andensure supply of #HealthyFood. #WeCanICan
@uicc @MoHFW_INDIA pic.twitter.com/bUpvLHLc4n— Radha Mohan Singh (@RadhamohanBJP) February 4, 2018
On #WorldCancerDay let us celebrate the unflinching spirit of Cancer warriors and create awareness for a healthy lifestyle.
Believe. Empathise & Support! pic.twitter.com/5VYMMadMiW
— Randeep S Surjewala (@rssurjewala) February 4, 2018
This #WorldCancerDay, let us all give a humble salute to all the brave fighters and victorious survivors. Let us play our part by spreading awareness about its prevention and treatment.
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) February 4, 2018
Today is World Cancer Day. Let’s vow to fight all forms of cancer and find effective cures
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 4, 2018
Today we recognize #WorldCancerDay and all of the efforts being made to reduce cancer deaths worldwide. Let us work together to raise awareness and fight #cancer at an individual and collective level. https://t.co/pLqPFoVYHn #WeCanICan pic.twitter.com/DYitnLA9ly
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) February 4, 2018
Cancer is a word. Don’t let it become full sentence. Spread #CancerAwareness Early detection is critical.#WorldCancerDay pic.twitter.com/LrSlaPNUad
— Dr. Misa Bharti (@MisaBharti) February 4, 2018
Worldcancerday.org conducts various events to create awareness among general people and help those affected to fight the illness. Their theme or tagline for World Cancer Day 2016-2018 is ‘We can.I can’. Their website reads, “World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.” It also says, “World Cancer Day is a chance to reflect on what you can do, make a pledge and take action. Whatever you choose to do ‘We can. I can.’ make a difference to the fight against cancer.”
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