World Cancer Day is observed every year globally on 4th February by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The day aims to raise awareness and education about cancer, and encourage governments and individuals across the world to take action against the prevention, detection, and treatment of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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