World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It takes place every year on 4 February. World Cancer Day aims to prevent millions of deaths each year by raising awareness about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.
As the world mark 2024 cancer day this week, it is imperative for the people to know what causes cancer and step to be taken in guiding against the killer ailment, as we all aware that cancer has been described as one of the leading killer diseases in the world today, which leads to abnormal growth of a group of body cells that covers more than 250 diseases in the body. It is malignant in nature and next to heart ailment. Cancer can be found in the lungs, breast, uterus, gallbladder, epithelial, blood, prostate, thyroid, liver and tongue to mention but a few.
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The major goal of the day is to increase awareness about the disease and to minimise the social stigma connected with it. Cancer is the world’s second largest cause of death. Lung, breast, cervical, head & neck, and colorectal cancer are the most common cancers in Indians. On World Cancer Day, everyone comes together with the hopes of making the world a better and healthier place free of this deadly disease. Numerous events are scheduled for this day, with the goal of educating and raising awareness about cancer, including early detection, treatment, and more.
Cancer is characterised by soft pain, according to the size of the growth, a sore that does not heal, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing a mole, thickening or lump in the breast, unusual bleeding during menstrual period, discharge, lost of weight, change in skin colour and a persistent and nagging cough are some major signs of cancer.
Promoting good hygiene practices could significantly reduce cancer rates. Unhealthy habits and environmental factors like open defecation and littering contribute to cancer risk, especially in genetically susceptible individuals. About 80% of cancers result from violating natural laws. Tobacco and alcohol are known carcinogens, leading to various cancers. Exposure to industrial pollutants and viral infections also increase cancer risk, alongside hormone imbalances and malnutrition, which weaken the immune system.
Dr. Tomi Coker, Ogun State Commissioner for Health, emphasises the importance of early detection in cancer prevention. Utilising Comprehensive Radionic Computer Blood Analysis can detect cancerous tendencies early. Moderation in lifestyle choices and eliminating environmental carcinogens like smoking and chemicals in water, air, and food are crucial preventive measures against cancer.
Dr. Coker said getting rid of various diseases in the state is the main focus of the present administration-led by Prince Dapo Abiodun which cancer is one of them, saying recently that the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, with some development partners flags off cancer awareness programme in the state, while the Governor himself took the bull by the horn to get rid of filth and open defecation across the 20 Local government of the state, aimed at guarding against public health diseases in the state.
According to the Commissioner, ‘’recent Swedish studies of intake of vitamin C for the last 30 years have recently found that a mixture of vitamin C and copper compounds has lethal effects of cancer. She said several studies have also shown that vitamin A exerts an inhibiting effect on carcinogens which is one of the most important aids to the body defence system to fight and prevent cancer’’.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that a liberal use of green and yellow vegetables, fruits can prevent cancer, as people who eat green and yellow vegetables every day have a decreased risk of developing lungs, stomach and other cancer diseases.
Harvard University study shows that those who reported the highest consumption of carrots, squash, tomatoes, salads or leafy green vegetables, dried fruits, fresh strawberries or melon had a decreased risk of cancer.
Other useful methods are plenty of rest, complete freedom from worries and mental stress, more of fresh air and to cap it all is to go for regular checkups with the use of RADIONIC COMPUTER BLOOD ANALYSIS that will help detect cancer and other terminal disease at the earlier stage.
In conclusion, we call on governments around the world to promote health equity, enhance cancer service accessibility, reduce disparities in cancer incidence and mortality, and finally close the care gap.
Òrúnbon, a journalist, poet and public affairs analyst.
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