Published March 13, 2021, 9:00 AM
18.1 million.
That is approximately the number of cancer cases recorded worldwide, with breast cancer leading all cancer types all over the globe with around 2.261 million cases. Lung cancer, on the other hand, is the top cause of death accounting for 1.79 million deaths globally in 2020.
With the rising cases of cancer in the country, there is a great demand for modern, effective treatment. More often than not, Filipinos fly to other countries to look for cure. Now, patients have the option to receive quality cancer care more conveniently as Central Luzon Integrated Oncology Centre (CLIOC), previously known as The Cancer Center of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center, opened its doors almost four years ago.
QCS concludes ‘I am and I will’ campaign
07 Mar 2021 - 9:33
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded “I am and I will” campaign which was held throughout February to coincide with the occasion of World Cancer Day.
The campaign included many events, awareness competitions, virtual workshops to raise awareness of cancer, methods of prevention, and early detection among the community. The campaign which was launched under the umbrella of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) that QCS is one of its members, included many events and activities, most notably a motorbike and motorcycle walk at Lusail car in co-operation with Qatar Motorcycle Center and Mawather Center, in addition to a virtual walking challenge, as well as also “I am and I will” competition for schools and universities students in drawing- short story and educational video.
Visionaries make all efforts to wipe out cervical cancer
27 Feb 2021
Mariecar Jara-Puyod,
Senior Reporter
Nine hundred sixty-eight authorities as well as supporters of local and international programmes against the rise of cervical cancer, caused by the highly transmittable Human Papillomavirus (HPV), have affirmed their commitment to the “Second Sharjah Declaration on Cervical Cancer 2021.”
The 968 from 11 countries spread in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas were the virtual participants at the Jan. 27 to 28 “Second Regional Cervical Cancer Forum.” They are healthcare specialists/experts; officials and members of local, national and international institutions; academicians; government representatives; and civil society individuals like the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), networked with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The forum was under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of UAE Supreme Co
Dubai: More than 300 women expatriates in the UAE have donated 60kg of hair in just two months to Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) a non-profit organisation founded in 1999.
FOCP is a member of a group comprising different international and regional organisations, including the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) based in Geneva Switzerland, The American Cancer Society, The NCD Alliance and Kuwait-based Gulf Federation for Cancer Control. FOCP is also an affiliate of local health bodies such as UAE Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Sharjah Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority.
Expats of various nationalities contributed their healthy mane as part of an initiative launched by Dabur Amla in October 2020. The initiative encouraged women to donate their hair in support of cancer patients through FOCP. The campaign titled ‘Strong Hair Stronger You’ has been inspiring women across the UAE to donate their hair.
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI/SRV Media): Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history.
Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world, gathering communities, organisations and individuals in schools, businesses, hospitals, marketplaces, parks, community halls, places of worship - in the streets and online - acting as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer.
This year s World Cancer Day s theme, I Am and I Will , is all about you and your commitment to act. We believe that through our positive actions, together we can reach the target of reducing the number of premature deaths from cancer and non-communicable diseases by one third by 2030.