World Cancer Day an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control is celebrated annually on the fourth of February. The World Cancer Day 2014 aims to debunk certain myths about cancer.

The first myth: We do not need to talk about cancer.
There are a lot of things a common person may not know about cancer. For example, screening for cancer should be done on a regular basis so that a cancer can be detected in the curable stage. Patients may also find it embarrassing to talk about cancers that affect the breast or the genitals. At the same time, they would feel much better talking about their condition to someone. It is therefore necessary to encourage individuals to talk about cancer and spread information about the need for early diagnosis as well as provide information and support to cancer patients and their caregivers.
The second myth: There are no signs and symptoms of cancer.
Though this statement may be true for some cancers, there are many other cancers that provide warning signs; however, we should be alert enough to recognize these signs and undergo further testing if necessary. Primary health care workers should be trained to recognize any signs and symptoms of possible cancer and carry out simple screening tests like clinical breast examination and Pap’s smear.
The third myth: There is nothing I can do about cancer.
The fourth myth: I don’t have the right to cancer care.
It’s time to educate ourselves as well as others on how to keep this deadly disease at bay!
Reference:
http://www.worldcancerday.org/cancer-myths
Source-Medindia