National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated in India on November 7, every year. National Cancer Awareness Day 2024 falls on Thursday, November 7. Cancer can be very draining and it not only takes a toll on the person suffering from it, but it also affects their friends and family as well. The observance has had a major impact on raising awareness about the disease, cancer-causing substances and cancer-leading lifestyles. The national cancer control programme too, was started in the country in 1975 in order to provide cancer treatment facilities. The day not only aims to educate people on the illness and raise awareness about it; it also aims to caution and encourage people to avoid habits and lifestyles that cause cancer as well as help people tackle the fear that comes with the disease. National Cancer Awareness Day Date, History and Significance: Know All About This Day in India Raising Awareness About Cancer.

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024 Date

National Cancer Awareness Day 2024 falls on Thursday, November 7.

National Cancer Awareness Day History

National Cancer Awareness Day is a yearly observance in India. It was first initiated in September 2014 by the country’s then Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan. National Cancer Awareness Day was initiated with the aim to educate people on the illness, help them avoid cancer-causing habits and lifestyles, and provide support to those in need.

National Cancer Awareness Day Significance

Cancer not only destroys lives; it also destroys homes. Cancer causes emotional and financial stress on a person and family. National Cancer Awareness Day was established in order to encourage people to go for early screenings and detection and get timely health checkups in order to determine just how healthy they are. National Cancer Day also aims to give support to individuals and families suffering because of the disease and to caution people not to tread lightly when it comes to health and wellbeing. On this day, several organisations, communities, and healthcare providers come together to conduct workshops, give informative tips, create more awareness about cancer, and offer support to those suffering from it. National Cancer Awareness Day: Here’s Everything To Know About the Observance in India To Help Early Detection of Cancer (Watch Video).

The adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ stands true for cancer. It is better to get regular screenings for early cancer detection. Encourage your loved ones as well to get regular screenings and health checkups done. This way you can ensure you and your loved ones stay healthy and prevent cancer from spreading or causing major damage.

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