Globally, about one in five people will develop cancer in their lives. About one in 12 women and one in nine men will die from cancer. While cancer rates vary widely by country, it is a disease that impacts every part of the world.
World Cancer Day, organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), is a global awareness day that aims to drive changes in cancer care. The significance of World Cancer Day lies in its meaning — since 2000, the campaign has aimed to change attitudes about cancer, reduce instances of the disease, and prevent suffering.
Each year, World Cancer Day awareness events take place around the world, including film screenings, marathons, fundraisers, art exhibits, and other activities. Anyone can take part.
World Cancer Day is observed on February 4, but activities also take place before and after this date. The resources available on the website for World Cancer Day are available year-round.
Many things can impact cancer risk, and some are out of your control, such as age or your family history. However, there are also many factors you can control:
If you are diagnosed with cancer, you and your oncologist will develop a treatment plan that could include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, clinical trials, and radiation.
At The Oncology Institute, we offer state-of-the-art treatment for most categories of cancer. Our goal is always to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your diagnosis, medical history, and individual needs.
World Cancer Day promotes the concept of people-centric care, which the organization defines as acknowledging the multifaceted impact of cancer on a person’s life, encompassing health, relationships, community, employment, and more. World Cancer Day works to ensure that cancer patients and those around them are fully supported when living with cancer.
At The Oncology Institute, we couldn’t agree more. In fact, we offer patient-centric care, aiming not only to provide world-class medical care but also to treat the whole patient. We partnered with Stanford University, Anthem, and CareMore to take a closer look at our care model and made changes based on the findings. The result is that our patients became happier and spent less time in the hospital and emergency room.
Our focus on patient-centric care is just one way we’re empowering patients and changing oncology for the better. To discover how our state-of-the-art medical care can make a difference for you or a loved one, request an appointment today.
