'World Cancer Survivor Day', to celebrate and applaud cancer survivors
1 year, 6 months ago

'World Cancer Survivor Day', to celebrate and applaud cancer survivors

Deccan Chronicle  

The first Sunday of June is observed as 'World Cancer Survivor Day', to celebrate and applaud cancer survivors — anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and is surviving. The day is also the occasion to further motivate and encourage caregivers and families, refresh physicians' perspectives, and sensitise and re-educate lay persons on the challenges faced by cancer survivors. To ensure that cancer is not an end, events including survivor games, talent showcasing opportunities, especially as part of cancer survivor day programmes today provde survivors with a fresh outlook towards life. On the occasion of World Cancer Survivor Day, let us endeavour to enrich and add not just years to life, but also life to the years of the survivor.

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