The National Cancer Awareness Day 2023 is an important date on the calendar of India and the world. This day is observed to remind the people that they need to be aware of cancer- to maintain a healthy lifestyle, treat the people diagnosed with cancer with utmost love and care, and fight this termitary disease altogether.
The reason to hold National Cancer Awareness Day is not not only to let people know more about cancer- but also to create compassion and empathy towards cancer-diagnosed patients. A lot of people still don’t know that cancer can grow at literally any part of the body- regardless of inside or outside organs. A big goal of this day is to spread that awareness- both about cancer and the people diagnosed with cancer.
When National Cancer Awareness Day 2023?
Every year, November 7 is known as the National cancer awareness day. The date itself is quite significant as it is the birth anniversary of the mother of radioactivity- Madame Marie Curie. She is the person who invented Radium which is used for modern-day chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is the only significant treatment for cancer till now. The day that is to spread awareness about cancer on the same day when the person who invented the most necessary element for cancer treatment was born- a beautiful coincidence, right?
National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: Theme
There is no specific theme for National cancer day 2023 but the organizations aim to spread awareness about the disease so that more people can take steps for prevention from cancer.
History of the National Cancer Awareness Day
National Cancer Awareness Day was first announced by the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan in September 2014, and that 7th November will be observed as National Cancer Awareness Day every year to generate awareness about early detection and avoid leading cancer-causing lifestyles.
India’s contemporary health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan took the initiative to encourage general people to go to the municipal clinics and get a free screening earlier in 2014. After that, in September of the same year, he announced the date of this day which was observed in the next month itself. Since then, this event has been observed every year with various campaigns and initiatives.
National Cancer Awareness Day 2023: Slogans
- Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.
- Once You Choose Hope, Anything’s Possible!
- Fighting Cancer Is Our Goal. We Can Do It It’s In Our Soul!
- Cancer is not an end, Keep Fighting.
- Fight the Fight, Find the Cure
National Cancer Awareness Day Activities
The 7th of November was spent for the first time with a free screening at the municipal clinics. This activity is still alive in India. On this day, apart from the free screening, various campaigns are carried out all over India. For example-
- Blood donation campaigns (mostly for leukemia, aplastic anemia, and all other sorts of blood cancers).
- Giving leaflets to the passersby containing the symptoms, treatments, and precaution lifestyle information.
- Recently, people started to donate hair to the diagnosed ones who lost their hair because of chemotherapy.
- Many voluntary organizations arrange free workshops on cancer.
- Fundraising campaigns for cancer-diagnosed people- especially children is another significant activity on this day.
With each year passing, the activities on this day are increasing; that’s optimistic.
National Cancer Awareness Day Quotes & Captions
It is common to send good wishes and messages to cancer-diagnosed people on a day dedicated to cancer awareness.
- “You can be a victim of cancer or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.” – Dave Pelzer
- “One day at a time, one step at a time. Do what you can, do your best. Let God handle the rest.” – Michelle Jones
- “Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this cancer and survive is a victory for me.” – Ingrid Bergman
- “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” – Cayla Mills
- “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: You haven’t.” – Thomas Edison
- “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.” – Stuart Scott
- ” Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” – Oprah
- “Stand in your light and shine brightly because that is how you defeat darkness.” – Leslie Esperanza Espaillat
- “It’s about focusing on the fight and not the fright.” – Robin Roberts
- “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Muriel Strode
- “You’re a warrior” is one of the most celebrated wishes for this day.
- “You can be a victim of cancer or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.”- This quote from Dave Pelzer, a cancer survivor, is truly inspiring.
- “Cancer Is a Word, Not a Sentence” is a slogan that can be an amazing message to send on this day.
- “You’re beloved, cancer is not. That’s why you’ll win.” This can be another beautiful message to wish someone diagnosed with cancer.
National Cancer Awareness Day Wishes
- No matter how darker the night, it must be followed by dawn. No matter how painful the fight is, cancer must go so you can live on. Get well soon!
- Through your pain, I want to tell you that I am praying for you. May God of all comfort hold you up and give you the strength to go through each day.
- Going through the pain of fighting cancer is tough I know, and you are tough. I am here for you through it. Praying for your sound health and mind.
- Going through the pain of fighting cancer is tough I know, and you are tough. I am here for you through it. Praying for your sound health and mind.
- The fact is that more people are fighting Cancer and living on it than compared to people dying from it…. Never give up hope.
