Every year on 7th November, National Cancer Awareness Day is observed.
It is observed to promote awareness about the diagnosis, treatment, and early detection of cancer.
National Cancer Awareness Day is being celebrated every year on 7 November since 2014 in India.
It is observed on 7th November coinciding with the birth anniversary of scientist Madame Curie.
In India, nearly 1.1 million new cases of cancer are reported annually.
The main reasons for the late detection of 50% of cancers are illiteracy, lack of awareness, fear, and stigma.
In India, 70% of cancers (40% tobacco related, 20% infection related and 10% others) are caused by potentially modifiable and preventable risk factors.
