When we celebrate the Day for the fight against cancer
World Cancer Day is celebrated on Sunday 4 February 2018 . Promoted internationally, you will find the reference page with all the global initiatives at www.worldcancerday.org.
"We can. I can." the slogan that gives voice to the day, together with the global map of the impact and the events of the day and the fundamental message of the organizers: don't smoke, eat healthy, be an active part of the health of your city, of the place where you work and of the school.
The goal of the day is precisely what associations such as Lilt (Italian League against Cancer), and Uicc (International Union against Cancer), have always pursued, that is to raise awareness about their health, making known and bringing to light what is one of the most devastating diseases for all humanity.
February 4, 2018: fight cancer with awareness
To fight cancer and prevent cancers linked to unhealthy behavior, it is important to be aware of the danger of certain bad habits, not only February 4, but also the other 364 days of the year. Beyond the frightening but real data released by the main media, here are the solid and fundamental points to prevent and say yes to health, to keep always in mind and to remember to all the people around you:
> Say stop to smoking;
> do not exceed alcohol consumption;
> doing regular and constant daily physical activity;
> eat and feed in a healthy and conscious way;
> protect yourself from sunlight;
> prevent and find out about the cancer centers active in the respective cities.
And do you think cancer is just bad luck? If you are still really convinced of it, here's what Professor Franco Berrino says about it in this video.
What is being done for World Cancer Day?
On the dedicated page of Uicc you can find informative and informative material, government reports and useful tools to spread awareness in every country in the world. What can each individual do? In addition to actively participating in meetings, conferences, events that revolve around February 4, it can relaunch telematically the articles that talk about the Day against Fight against Cancer, disseminate hashtags, campaigns, online posters, videos, and tweet non-stop!
LILT joins World Cancer Day with the slogan "Fight cancer with Prevention":
prevention, the primary institutional task of LILT, remains the most effective tool for fighting cancer. Prevention is synonymous with caring for each other: each city has its Lilt headquarters and visits and checks can be booked at the same location.
A strong and significant message is that of the journalist and writer Francesca Del Rosso who, as BolognaToday.it tells us, left the world with a smile and with the exhibition in homage to the resilience "Traveling with Wondy".
