January
It is a cancer that begins from the cervix and results in abnormal growth of cells which spreads to the other parts of the body. This month highlights issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and importance of early detection.
Febuary
Observed on 4th February, this day highlights issues related to different types of cancer and promotes regular health checkups like breast self-exam, mammography, prostate and digital rectal exam, skin self-exam and dental exam.
It is a cancer that starts in the tissues of gallbladder and later spread to the other parts of the body. This month highlights issues related to gallbladder and bile duct and the importance of early detection.
March
This cancer begins when normal cells in one or both the kidneys change and grow uncontrollably. This month highlights issues related to kidney cancer and its treatments.
April
Observed from 1stApril- 7th AprilIt is a cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive organ. This month highlights the issues related to testicular cancer and motivation to fight this disease.
May
Observed on 31st May, this day highlights the health issues related with the consumption of tobacco and its products. Tobacco kills nearly six million people each year.
Observed from 1st May- 7th May, this week highlights the issues related to brain tumor and how you can avoid it. Brain tumor is a cancer which occurs when abnormal cells form in the brain.
July
It is a cancer that develops when cells in the bladder begin to grow abnormally. This month highlights issues related to bladder cancer and the importance of early detection.
September
It is a cancer that develops in the ovaries, that stores eggs and produce female hormones. This month highlights issues related to ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection.
Observed from 18th September- 24th September, this week highlights the issues related to prostate cancer and the importance of screening tests on regular basis. Prostate cancer is the cancer that begins in the prostate and only affects men.
These are cancers that only affect children, teens and young adults. This month raises awareness about childhood cancer and celebrates survivorship.
Leukemia also known as blood cancer, originates in the bone marrow and spread to the other parts of the body through the lymphatic system. This month is dedicated in finding cures related to blood cancer and spread awareness about the disease.
October
Breast cancer is a disease which occurs due to abnormal growth of cells in the breast. It is more common in women than in men. This month highlights issues related to breast cancer and celebrate survivorship.
Liver cancer or hepatic cancer is the cancer that originates in the liver. This month is dedicated to raise awareness about liver cancer and its prevention.
November
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. This month is dedicated to spread awareness about lung cancer and the factors that increase the risk.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart.
December
Observed on 1st December, is dedicated to spread awareness about AIDS caused by the spread of the HIV infection.