World Cancer Day 2021: Myths Around Cancer That Need To Be Busted The battle against cancer faces the challenge of debunking a deluge of misinformation floating around. Representational Image Dr Satish Rao 2021-02-04T07:50:35+05:30 World Cancer Day 2021: Myths Around Cancer That Need To Be Busted outlookindia.com 2021-02-04T23:01:50+05:30 Also read The fight against the Covid pandemic has somewhat overshadowed the war against cancer. The pandemic has not only delayed screenings and disrupted treatments but also affected the cancer patient’s quality of life. With up to 40 per cent of cancer cases being attributed to preventable causes, the European Union has recommended to strengthen alcohol control policies and to implement measures including a review of taxation rates and rules on the advertisement to create a “Tobacco-Free Generation.” The commission said it wants to ensure that less than 5 per cent of the population uses tobacco by 2040.