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The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) celebrate World Cancer Day on February 4 of each year, with the aim of increase awareness and mobilize society to advance in the prevention and control of this disease.
Cancer is a major problem, affecting one in three men and one in four women in their lifetime. The incidence in Spain is 200,000 cases per year. However, there is a greater number of cures and increased survival of the main tumors thanks to scientific and technological advances resulting from research, and which are periodically incorporated into clinical practice, as well as the generalization of screening programs for certain tumors. It also helps to have certain healthy habits for prevention, such as; avoid excessive sun exposure, do not smoke, exercise, eat healthy, avoid stress, get continuous check-ups, …
Cancer is a disease that affects the entire individual; in their physical health, in their social environment, in their emotional and psychological aspects, in their family role, work, etc. This occurs from the moment of the appearance of the first symptoms, throughout the process, we could even say that before the disease is declared, when we are faced with prevention or screening campaigns. Not only is the person suffering from the disease affected, but his entire family environment suffers it with him. We are also aware that the current health crisis clearly undermines early detections of this terrible disease.
Toldos Guardamar invites you to carry out the pertinent controls, to take care of your diet and healthy lifestyle habits, because if you catch it in time the problem is considerably reduced. Always prevention as the best form of cure.
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