World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4th. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and has become a major health concern in recent decades. It is a silent killer that often remains unnoticed in its early stages, showing no significant symptoms and spreading throughout the body. Early diagnosis is crucial for surviving this deadly disease. In Iran, cancer also shows an upward trend, making it imperative to raise awareness and encourage regular screenings for cancer risk factors.
To mark this day, Hitco Holding has designed a campaign to increase awareness about cancer and promote regular tests and examinations for preventing cancer risk factors.
The campaign, with the slogan “Close The Care Gap,” adopted from the World Cancer Day slogan, aims to reduce the treatment gap.
Most common cancers in Iran among women are, in order:
- Breast cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Colon and rectum cancer
- Blood cancer
- Uterine cancer
Most common cancers in Iran among men are, in order:
- Prostate cancer
- Colon and rectum cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Blood cancer
- Testicular cancer
World Cancer Day is an international awareness day observed annually on February 4th by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Cancer occurs due to abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth in the body, often leading to the formation of masses or tumors. If left untreated, tumors can grow and spread to other parts of the body, affecting all bodily functions.
Common symptoms and signs of cancer include:
- Unusual mass or lump
- Fatigue
- Sudden weight loss
- Unexpected bleeding
- Pain
- New moles or changes in the appearance of moles
- Loss of appetite
- Non-healing sores or wounds
- Headaches or indigestion
We hope that campaigns like “Close The Care Gap” contribute to the better health of our people.
