| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Cancer Awareness Day |
| Date | 7 November (annual observance) |
| Initiated By | Dr. Harsh Vardhan (2014) |
| Significance | Commemorates the birth anniversary of Marie Curie |
| Purpose | Awareness about early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer |
| Theme 2025 | "United by Unique" (aligned with World Cancer Day theme) |
| Focus Areas 2025 | Personalised Care, Sharing Survivor Stories, Community Engagement, Empowerment Through Education |
| Cancer Burden in India | 13.24 lakh new cases, 8.51 lakh deaths (GLOBCAN 2020 report) |
| Common Cancers (Men) | Oral cavity (16.2%), lung (8%), stomach (6.3%) |
| Common Cancers (Women) | Breast (26.3%), cervix (18.3%), ovary (6.7%) |
| Active Cancer Patients | 20-25 lakh |
| Annual New Cases | 7 lakh |
| Prevention Tips | Avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, balanced diet, exercise, sunscreen, HPV & Hepatitis B vaccination |
| Awareness Initiatives | Screening drives, workshops, digital campaigns, free clinics |
| Key Institutions Involved | MoHFW, ICMR, National Cancer Institute, AIIMS, Tata Memorial Hospital, PACE Hospitals |
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