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- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer mortality is reduced when cases are detected and treated early There are two components of early detection: early diagnosis and screening Early diagnosis When identified early, cancer is more likely to respond to treatment and can result in a greater probability of survival with less morbidity, as well as less expensive treatment
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9 6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018 Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women
- World Cancer Day - World Health Organization (WHO)
Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people
- Cancer - Screening and early detection - World Health Organization (WHO)
Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment The 2 components of early detection of cancer are early diagnosis (or downstaging) and screening Early diagnosis focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible, while screening consists of testing healthy individuals to identify those having
- Cancer treatment - World Health Organization (WHO)
A national cancer control programme should establish guidelines for integrating treatment resources with programmes for screening, early diagnosis, and palliative care, and provide therapeutic standards for the most important cancers in the country The most effective and efficient treatment programmes are those that:
- Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer
During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer We need to learn more about the emotional and practical needs of people affected by cancer, to offer better support
- Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way in the lungs It is a serious health issue that can cause severe harm and death Symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that does not go away, chest pain and shortness of breath It is important to seek medical care early to avoid serious health effects
- Cancer: Carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat
The cancer risk related to the consumption of red meat is more difficult to estimate because the evidence that red meat causes cancer is not as strong However, if the association of red meat and colorectal cancer were proven to be causal, data from the same studies suggest that the risk of colorectal cancer could increase by 17% for every 100
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