World Cancer Day: Theme, History, Significance & Much More

The first step in dealing with any problem is to become aware of it. When it comes to a possibly deadly condition like cancer, the first step toward prevention is raising awareness. As a modern civilization, we have discovered a treatment for everything, but the life-threatening disease of cancer persists. In such a case, it is critical to create a community that is aware of the threat. 

It seeks to inculcate in all of us, first, a knowledge of the severity of cancer, and then to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. On February 4, 2022, the world will celebrate World Cancer Day. So, let us all do our part to make a difference and pave the road for a better Global Health Environment. 

A Closer Look at World Cancer Day 

There is a great need for a day devoted to the cancer community and its prevention. Particularly since it is a threat that cannot be eliminated but can only be handled more efficiently. So, let us take a closer look at these causes to comprehend the significance of World Cancer Day. 

• The need for cancer awareness was felt particularly in the modern situation when the care of cancer patients has taken a back seat due to the Corona Outbreak and subsequent lockdowns. As a result, at this time, we require World Cancer Day to bring the cancer discourse to the forefront and address it in a way that makes a difference.

• We now have cancer treatment, but the difficulty is that it is only curable in its early stages. Cancer has taken so many lives, mostly because most patients are not diagnosed in the early stages. As a result, we need to raise awareness about cancer through World Cancer Day so that it can be treated and the number of people who die from it can be reduced.

• The first step toward a cancer-free future is recognizing that a disease like cancer exists and that it may affect anybody and everyone. As a result, we must all talk about it and incorporate good practices into our lives to address the issue at its root. As a result, there is a need for World Cancer Day to ensure that people discuss cancer and adopt daily lifestyle changes such as including pulses and eating foods and vegetables that can lower the risk of cancer.

On World Cancer Day, we also pay tribute to the healthcare workers who are always fighting to prevent and cure this disease. As a result, this day may be utilized to recognize their contributions. 

The theme of World Cancer Day 2022: "Close the Care Gap" 

This year's World Cancer Day will be marked on February 4th, with the theme "Close the Care Gap." The three-year "Close the Care Gap" campaign of World Cancer Day was first introduced to Summit participants in the run-up to the UICC's World Cancer Leaders' Summit. 

The first year of the 'Close the Care Gap' initiative is dedicated to identifying and assessing cancer care inequalities throughout the world. It all comes down to having an open mind, challenging misconceptions, and analyzing the facts. 

This is the year to question the status quo and seek to reduce stigma; listen to the views of cancer patients and their community, and enable those lived experiences to guide the ideas and actions. 

Contribute with Raising Awareness 

To do anything, you do not need to be a medical practitioner, a medical agency, or a member of the medical communications community. What you do need to do is show concern. 

Gather your coworkers, colleagues, and relatives and plan your special event or activity to mark World Cancer Day.