{"id":17166,"date":"2022-02-04T14:42:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T19:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=17166"},"modified":"2022-02-04T14:45:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T19:45:28","slug":"seven-grants-in-honor-of-world-cancer-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/seven-grants-in-honor-of-world-cancer-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are Seven Grants in Honor of World Cancer Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every single year, 10 million people die from cancer. That alone makes it an essential issue to address. And while medical staff and researchers have made progress, there is still so much more work to be done. Experts predict that by 2030, that number will rise to over 13 million people per year. Death rates from cancer are higher than those of HIV\/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, combined. This is why on February 4th, the world sets aside a whole day to recognize the work that needs to be done, as well as honor those who have survived this disease and those who have not been as fortunate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Cancer Day is an initiative that can unite all of us. The day can remind people to increase funding for research and treatments and to provide more hope for those struggling and their families and loved ones. However, the day is also about teaching people all around the world what they need to do in terms of prevention. Prevention is a major aspect of early detection, which can mean saving so many lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Cancer Day: Looking Forward in order to Save Lives: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

So, what does prevention mean? And how can a day like World Cancer Day bring together more people worldwide to understand the importance of it? Well, prevention can mean yearly physicals. Prostate exams for men can also detect early-stage prostate cancer, one of the most deadly kinds. For women, it’s incredibly important to begin getting annual mammograms by the age of 45 for early breast cancer detection. The American Cancer Society even recommends that women begin to at least consider optional screenings around age 40. Initiatives focused on ensuring that more women have access to these screenings are incredibly important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Union for International Cancer Control<\/a> is a membership organization participating in World Cancer Day and they have tools to help. UICC boasts over 1200 organizations as members in over 172 countries. They are at the forefront of research organizations, policy influencers, and ministries of health and patient organizations. UICC is trying to expand the reach of World Cancer Day, and ensure that more people are reached through important educational initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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