Cancer – a word that echoes fear, uncertainty, and loss for millions – can also be met with awareness, strength, and purpose. Every year, India pauses on 7 November to mark National Cancer Awareness Day — a day dedicated to shining a spotlight on cancer prevention, early detection, and access to treatment. This observance urges individuals, communities, and health systems across the nation to stop for a moment, reflect on how cancer affects lives, and to act — through prevention, early detection, and support. Though the disease can feel overwhelming, the message this day carries is one of hope, power, and collective responsibility. In a country where cancer’s burden continues to grow, the day serves as a reminder that awareness and timely action can make a real difference. In India, N

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