School Report on World Cancer Day

Report on World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is an International Day marked on February 4th every year to raise awareness about the Cancer disease and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. It is observed to significantly reduce illness and death caused by Cancer.

World Cancer Day Special:

The theme of World Cancer Day for the year 2023 was "I am and I will" which means I am suffering from cancer and I will beat it. This theme was put in place to uphold the resolve not to break itself from cancer.

The UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) released a survey report on the occasion of World Cancer Day. In which every year death due to cancer is shown. In the year 2020, 63% of the total number of people lost from tobacco products worldwide. So at the same time 54% people have died due to ultraviolet rays. In this order, 28% people have been suffering from cancer due to not exercising and about 29% have become cancer victims due to excess weight.

Noel Coats, Director and CEO of the Pink Drive Cancer Foundation, expressed his opinion on cancer prevention among people through a seminar.

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, several newspapers published the journey of some of the greatest personalities of the film world, who had cancer earlier.

Buildings such as Asia, Europe, Valencia, Spain's City of Science Museum, Muscat's Royal Opera House and Empire State were decorated with blue and orange lights at some of the world's most famous locations.

Oath on World Cancer Day:

The students took this oath in the presence of God on the World Cancer Day on 4th February.

• We pledge that we will not use/consume any tobacco & alcohol products to prevent cancer affecting my organs/body.
• We pledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle & nutritious diet.
• We pledge to help others in my family and society to get rid of ill effects from usage of tobacco products.
• We pledge to help cancer affected patients reach to the nearest cancer treatment facility thereby helping the affected for the early cancer detection and better treatment.
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History of World Cancer Day:

The plan to commemorate World Cancer Day was launched in Geneva, Switzerland in 1933 under the control of the UICC (Central International Cancer Control) and with the help of various other renowned cancer societies, research institutes, and treatment centers and patients groups. To control and fight this deadly disease, World Cancer Day program was established to fulfill all the requirements.

To create awareness of the same, the students of our school observed a special assembly on 4th February 2022. The special assembly began with a prayer followed by the pledge to help the needy. A short speech on 'Why do we celebrate World Cancer Day' was delivered.

The Principal reiterated the significance of the day and emphasized the importance of healthy and nutritious food. Two representatives of American Oncology Institute, Sarvodaya Hospital were part of the assembly. They explained through Power Point Presentation and Audio-Visual Aids what is Cancer and how to keep ourselves and our loved ones protected from the deadly disease.