Cancer is a class of illness that involves the growth of certain cells in the body in an abnormal way, with the tendency of spreading to different parts of the body. Cancer can be linked with the use of tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, obesity, and various infectious viruses and bacteria.
The symptoms of cancer can include lumps, prolonged cough, abnormal bleeding, etc. The treatment for this deadly disease is a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and molecularly targeted therapy, and to reduce the risk of certain variants, people are advised to refrain from smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and limit alcohol intake, etc.
As of 2019, the estimated number of people living with cancer was over 100 million people, and there are over 100 types of cancers that affect humans. Today, February 4, has been established as World Cancer Day and is recognized by the United Nations.
World Cancer Day is an international day used to raise awareness of this disease and to educate people about the importance of early detection, prevention, and available treatments. It was established on February 4 2000 at the World Cancer Summit Against Cancer, Paris.
