February 4 - World Cancer Day

Every year on February 4, the World Cancer Day is celebrated. This day was established by the International Union against Cancer in order to attract the widest possible attention of the world community to the problem of the emergence of oncology.
Cancer is a common name for a whole group of diseases that can affect any organs and systems of the human body. A characteristic feature of this disease is the rapid multiplication of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries and are able to penetrate into surrounding tissues, and can also move to other organs, in other words, metastasize.
According to WHO, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. The most common types of cancer are breast cancer, lung cancer, colon and rectal cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer and stomach cancer.
About 36 thousand new cases of oncology are registered annually in Kazakhstan, and about 14 thousand people die.
In order to detect the disease at an early stage, National screening programs have been introduced in our country, such modern methods of diagnosis and treatment as molecular genetic studies, targeted therapy, high-tech radiation and chemotherapy, immunohistochemical studies, immunotherapy, as well as minimally invasive, laparoscopic, organ-preserving operations are used.
It should be noted that for Kazakhstanis, 3 types of cancer screenings are carried out completely free of charge: cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening and colorectal cancer screening.
Earlier detection and treatment of cancers can reduce mortality.
In addition, there are various ways to prevent the development of cancer. These include: refusal to use tobacco, a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits, refusal from harmful alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy body weight, exclusion of ultraviolet radiation, vaccination, representatives of certain population groups against HPV and hepatitis In, etc.
Take care of yourself and your family! Be healthy!