FEBRUARY 04 IS WORLD CANCER AWARENESS DAY
Today Dr Jorge P. Royeca is one with the world in sending awareness about cancer. The hospital is one with the world in advocating for greater action about cancer control.
While Science continues to explore potential cures for this deadly disease, cure itself is still beyond our grasp that is why every February 4 World Cancer Day is observed worldwide. This aims to encourage people around the world on prevention, treatment and early detection of cancer.
According World Health Organization, Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, in fact Cancer ranks 2nd to Cardiovascular disease as leading causes of death globally.
Cancer has numerous types, that’s why there are various colors used to represent every specific type of cancer and promote fight against it.
Today, let us be united and deliver a powerful reminder that those hit with cancer are not alone. Let us all share the responsibility in giving awareness in reducing the global impact of this disease.