National Cancer Awareness Day

Topics Included:
• Cancer: Definition and Etymology
• Top 10 cancer in men and women
• Introduction
• Highlights
• History
• Dr. Harsh Vardhan
• Dr. Marie Curie
• How to observe this day

3. Cancer
•Cancer is a disease in which some
of the body's cells grow
uncontrollably and spread to
other parts of the body.
•
Etymology:from Ancient Greek
word “karkinos” meaning “Crab”,
because like a crab, cancer cells seem to grab on and won’t let go.

5. Introduction
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases, fighting
which requires a lifetime of courage and sacrifice.
Well, in modern times, with the advancement of
technology, cancer treatments have also been more
advanced, however, many people in our country
still die of lack of treatment. National Cancer
Awareness Day is observed on November 7 in India.
The day highlights the significance of increased
awareness about cancer prevention and early
detection for the general public.

6. Highlights
•Significance:cancer
prevention and early detection
for the general public
•Program initialized in 1975 :
National Cancer Control
Programme
•New cases reported annually
in India: nearly 1.1 million
•Cases diagnosed at advanced
stage: more than 60%

7. Former
Minister for
Health & FW,
Science &
Tech, Earth Sci
Dr.Harsh
Vardhan
National Cancer Awareness Day was first announced by

8. As the birth anniversary of Nobel-
prize winning Scientist Madame
Curie is on November 7, the
Government of India decides to
celebrate the day as the National
Cancer Awareness Day
commemorating her contribution to
radiotherapy.
Marie Curie
Born in Warsaw, Poland in 1867,
Marie Curie discovered radium and
polonium which led to the
development of radiotherapy for
treatment of cancer.

9. HISTORY

10. The birth of a genius (1867)
•Marie Currie, a notable scientist remembered for her work leading to the
development of nuclear energy and radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer, is
born in Warsaw Poland. Her birthdate is remembered in India, as the day of
National Cancer Awareness Day
Nobel Prize winner (1911)
•Marie Currie receives her second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, in
recognition of her work in radioactivity.

11. Cancer detection programs
launched (1975)
•The National Cancer Control Programmeis initiated to provide cancer treatment
facilities in India
The importance of cancer
awareness (2014)
•National Cancer Awareness Day is first announced by the Indian Union Minister
for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan

12. •How to observe the National Cancer
Awareness Day
•Get a screening:
Early detection of cancer can be life-saving. Every year, make sure to book an appointment and
get tested. Give an information booklet to create awareness on cancer and how to look for
signs of early symptoms.
•Inform friends and family about early detection
National Cancer Awareness Day is all about informing those you love about the prevention of
cancer. Look online or give an information booklet to generate awareness on how to avoid
getting cancer and how to look for signs of early symptoms.

13. THANK YOU