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*Did you know?*

🌍 Up to 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented. A new global analysis by WHO and IARC shows that in 2022 alone, about 7.1 million cancer cases were linked to preventable causes.

*The biggest risks:*

🚭 To***co – responsible for 15% of all new cancer cases
🦠 Infections like HPV & hepatitis – 10%
🍸 Alcohol – 3%

Other factors include air pollution, physical inactivity, high body weight and UV exposure.

🧬 Lung, stomach and cervical cancers make up nearly half of preventable cases — but many can be avoided through healthier choices and stronger public health action.

*What you can do:*

➡️ Avoid to***co and limit alcohol
➡️ Stay active and maintain a healthy weight
➡️ Get vaccinated against HPV & hepatitis B
➡️ Protect your skin from the sun

💪 Prevention is powerful! Together we can reduce cancer risk and build healthier communities.

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Cancer support groups play a vital role in fostering hope and resilience among newly diagnosed patients. Testimonials from cancer survivors are instrumental in dispelling misconceptions and addressing misinformation, helping to empower individuals to seek timely medical intervention.

Delays in seeking cancer treatment often stem from various factors, including religious beliefs, traditional beliefs, and difficulties in accepting the diagnosis. By addressing these barriers and providing psychosocial support, we can encourage earlier detection and treatment.

Through initiatives like cancer support groups and survivor testimonials, we aim to promote a culture of understanding, support, and proactive healthcare engagement. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer.

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🎗️ *January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month*

🌍💔 Cervical cancer is largely preventable — yet it still affects 660,000 women and causes 350,000 deaths every year worldwide. Most of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries due to limited access to vaccines, screening and treatment.

💉🩺 The cause? HPV, a very common virus. The good news: HPV vaccination and regular screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

🚨 Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer — making early care even more critical.

*WHO calls on countries to reach the 90–70–90 targets by 2030:*

✅ 90% of girls vaccinated by age 15
✅ 70% of women screened by ages 35 and 45
✅ 90% treated if precancer or cancer is found

*What you can do:*

💉 Vaccinate girls aged 9–14
🩺 Get screened regularly (even if vaccinated!)
🚭 Avoid smoking
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Learn more about cervical cancer ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bp0lHK