Dispel Damaging Myths and Misconceptions about Cancer, under the Tagline
“CANCER – DID YOU KNOW?”
| MYTHS | Truth |
| There are no signs or symptoms of cancer | For many cancers, there are warning signs and symptoms and the benefits of early detection are indisputable. |
| Cancer is Contagious disease | Cancer is not a contagious disease, it is a life style disease. You can sit, play, talk, hug and share food with a cancer patient. |
| Cancer is a disease of the wealthy, elderly and developed countries | Cancer is a global epidemic. It affects all ages and socio – economic groups, with developing countries bearing a disproportionate burden. |
| Cancer is a death sentence | Many cancers that were once considered a death sentence can now be cured and for many more people, their cancer can be treated effectively. |
| Cancer is my fate | With the right strategies, a third of the most common cancers can be prevented. Cancer is a life style disease. |
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