{"id":961,"date":"2025-02-05T12:20:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T06:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=961"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:44:17","slug":"world-cancer-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cancer Day 2025 Significance, Theme, Cases In India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#What_is_World_Cancer_Day\" >What is World Cancer Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#World_Cancer_Day_2025_Overview\" >World Cancer Day 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Significance_of_World_Cancer_Day_2025\" >Significance of World Cancer Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#World_Cancer_Day_2025_Theme\" >World Cancer Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#History_of_World_Cancer_Day\" >History of World Cancer Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Cancer_Cases_in_India\" >Cancer Cases in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Common_Types_of_Cancer_and_Symptoms\" >Common Types of Cancer and Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Cancer_Prevention_Techniques\" >Cancer Prevention Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Global_Cancer_Burden_Inequalities\" >Global Cancer Burden &amp; Inequalities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Cancer_Awareness_Month_2025_Other_Initiatives\" >Cancer Awareness Month 2025 &amp; Other Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Indias_Initiatives_to_Combat_Cancer\" >India&#8217;s Initiatives to Combat Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-cancer-day-2025\/#World_Cancer_Day_2025_FAQs\" >World Cancer Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Cancer Day 2025 is observed annually on <\/span><b>February 4th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage preventive measures against cancer. Organized by the <\/span><b>Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this global initiative highlights the need for equitable cancer care and unites people in the fight against this disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_World_Cancer_Day\"><\/span><b>What is World Cancer Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Cancer Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a global awareness campaign initiated in <\/span><b>2000 by the UICC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to educate people about cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. This international observance brings together governments, healthcare organizations, researchers, and the general public to tackle the growing burden of cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Cancer_Day_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>World Cancer Day 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths reported in 2022. In India, cancer cases are rising, with 14.6 lakh new cases reported in 2022 alone. World Cancer Day 2025 is an essential event for spreading awareness, mobilizing action, and advocating for improved healthcare systems. Here is a detailed overview of World Cancer Day 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Overview of World Cancer Day 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Cancer Day 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 4, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Organized By<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>First Observed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Theme for 2025-2027<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;United by Unique&#8221; (focus on personalized cancer care)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To raise awareness, prevent cancer, and improve access to treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Target Audience<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General public, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Activities<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awareness campaigns, fundraising, screenings, research initiatives<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_World_Cancer_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>Significance of World Cancer Day 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer is a <\/span><b>leading cause of death worldwide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with over <\/span><b>70% of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>World Cancer Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a crucial role in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raising Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Educating people about different types of cancer and their symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encouraging Early Detection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Promoting cancer screenings to improve survival rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advocating for Better Healthcare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Calling for policy changes to enhance cancer treatment accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supporting Cancer Research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Encouraging funding for innovative treatments and therapies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actively supports this initiative, helping nations implement effective <\/span><b>cancer prevention and care strategies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Cancer_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>World Cancer Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>World Cancer Day 2025 theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>&#8220;United by Unique,&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights the importance of personalized cancer care. Every individual\u2019s cancer journey is different, and treatment must be tailored to their unique needs. Key Objectives of the Theme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>People-Centered Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Prioritizing patient well-being in treatment plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equity in Healthcare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Ensuring everyone, regardless of socioeconomic background, gets proper care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Bringing together governments, NGOs, and medical institutions to combat cancer effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>three-year campaign (2025-2027)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encourages healthcare providers to see beyond the disease and focus on the <\/span><b>person before the patient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_World_Cancer_Day\"><\/span><b>History of World Cancer Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Cancer Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was established in <\/span><b>2000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the <\/span><b>World Summit Against Cancer in Paris<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The initiative was launched alongside the <\/span><b>World Cancer Declaration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which aimed to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase global awareness about cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote early detection and screenings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve access to quality treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, World Cancer Day has grown into a <\/span><b>global movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with millions participating in <\/span><b>awareness programs, fundraisers, and policy advocacy campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Cases_in_India\"><\/span><b>Cancer Cases in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is witnessing a <\/span><b>rapid rise in cancer cases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with projections indicating a <\/span><b>12.8% increase by 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Status of Cancer Cases in India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Cancer Cases<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14,61,427 cases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Most Common Cancer in Males<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Most Common Cancer in Females<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Leading Childhood Cancer (0-14 years)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoid Leukemia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Projected Cancer Cases in 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16.5 lakh cases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These alarming figures highlight the <\/span><b>need for early diagnosis, improved treatment facilities, and increased awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Types_of_Cancer_and_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Common Types of Cancer and Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer refers to <\/span><b>uncontrolled cell growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can spread to other parts of the body. Some of the most prevalent cancer types include:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cancer Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Symptoms<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Causes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use, air pollution, occupational hazards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lump in the breast, nipple discharge, skin changes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic factors, obesity, hormonal changes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorectal Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, abdominal pain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fiber diet, smoking, lack of physical activity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent urination, blood in urine, pelvic pain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age, family history, poor diet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin Cancer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual moles, lesions that don\u2019t heal, itching<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UV radiation exposure, genetics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Early detection and regular screenings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly improve survival rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Prevention_Techniques\"><\/span><b>Cancer Prevention Techniques<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cancer cannot always be prevented, <\/span><b>lifestyle changes and medical interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly reduce risks. Key Cancer Prevention Strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid Tobacco &amp; Alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Major causes of lung, liver, and mouth cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintain a Healthy Diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Eat <\/span><b>fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Reduces cancer risks by <\/span><b>boosting immunity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get Vaccinated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><b>HPV and Hepatitis B vaccines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prevent virus-related cancers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protect Yourself from UV Rays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Use sunscreen and avoid excessive sun exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Health Checkups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Early detection through screenings increases survival chances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Cancer_Burden_Inequalities\"><\/span><b>Global Cancer Burden &amp; Inequalities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>WHO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report that <\/span><b>1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Key Cancer Statistics (2022)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>New Cancer Cases<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>20 million<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cancer Deaths<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>9.7 million<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Most Common Cancer<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lung Cancer (2.5M cases)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Projected Cases (2050)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>35 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (77% increase)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer disproportionately affects <\/span><b>low-income countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where limited access to early diagnosis and treatment leads to <\/span><b>higher mortality rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Awareness_Month_2025_Other_Initiatives\"><\/span><b>Cancer Awareness Month 2025 &amp; Other Initiatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside <\/span><b>World Cancer Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>February<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is recognized as <\/span><b>Cancer Awareness Month 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, focusing on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educating the public about <\/span><b>cancer risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting <\/span><b>screening programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>early detection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocating for better <\/span><b>health policies and research funding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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The <\/span><b>theme &#8220;United by Unique&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calls for <\/span><b>personalized cancer care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>stronger community involvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By <\/span><b>spreading awareness, supporting early detection, and ensuring access to quality treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can <\/span><b>reduce cancer\u2019s global impact and save millions of lives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IAS Hub Courses for the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2025 and Mains Exam<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a 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id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1738734457\"><div id=\"sp-ea-962\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9620\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9620\" aria-controls=\"collapse9620\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> When is World Cancer Day celebrated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse9620\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-962\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9620\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of cancer globally.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9621\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9621\" aria-controls=\"collapse9621\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of World Cancer Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9621\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-962\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9621\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for World Cancer Day 2025 is \"Close the Care Gap\", focusing on reducing disparities in cancer care and ensuring equitable access to treatment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9622\" role=\"button\" 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class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are common cancer types?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9623\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-962\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9623\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common types of cancer include lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, and skin cancer, each with distinct causes and symptoms.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9624\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9624\" aria-controls=\"collapse9624\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can we prevent cancer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9624\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-962\" role=\"region\" 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