Thread by @WHO

Today is #WorldCancerDay

Few diseases reflect global inequities as starkly as #BreastCancer and #CervicalCancer.

Nearly 8⃣0⃣% of deaths from breast and cervical cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries.

#CloseTheCareGap in #cancer ⬇️

On #WorldCancerDay, here are some ways to reduce ↘️ your #cancer risk:

🚭 Don't use tobacco
🏊‍♂️ Exercise regularly
🍅 Eat healthy foods
☀️ Avoid strong sunlight for prolonged periods
🥃 Drink less alcohol

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Today is #WorldCancerDay

These are the 5⃣ most common types of #cancer:
🔸 breast
🔸 lung
🔸 colorectal
🔸 stomach
🔸 prostate

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LaVerne was diagnosed with breast #cancer in 2018. She is a #BreastCancer survivor, a mother & leader in her community.
“I just wanted to deal with it the best way I knew how. Deep down, I just wanted to put all my energy into living.”

Watch her story:
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#Cancer cases are increasing ↗️:

In 2040, it is predicted that the number of new diagnoses of cancer will be nearly 50% higher than in 2020.

The greatest increases will be in low- and middle-income countries.

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#VaccinesWork to help prevent #cancer:

✅ Human papillomavirus (#HPV) vaccination to protect against cervical cancer

✅ Hepatitis B vaccination to protect against liver cancer

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At the age of 26, Laura Brennan passed away from #CervicalCancer, a vaccine-preventable disease.

"The #HPV vaccine saves lives. It could have saved hers."

Bernie and Larry narrate the heartbreaking loss of their daughter.👇

The #HPV vaccine is highly effective.

It can prevent 9⃣ out of 🔟 cases of the most high-risk strains of HPV – the number 1 cause of #CervicalCancer.

Yes, #VaccinesWork!

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It's #WorldCancerDay

Screening is an important element of comprehensive #cancer prevention and control.

When was the last time you did a cancer screening?

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Many cancers can be cured if diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Strengthening early diagnosis and increasing access to treatment improves the chance of survival for millions of people living with #cancer.

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In 2009, Helena 🇬🇧 was diagnosed with #cancer.

"My hopes for the future for everyone with NCDs is that they're valued, involved in planning their own care, have a louder voice to policymakers, they're more involved right from the beginning.”

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Lack of access to #cancer care reflects the inequalities & inequities of our world.

Comprehensive treatment is reportedly available in more than 90% of high-income countries, in low-income countries it is less than 15%.

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Where you live should not determine if you live.

On #WorldCancerDay and every day, let’s ensure everyone around the world has the same chances of detecting and treating #cancer.

Together, we can save lives.