TEHRAN – A national campaign to fight cancer is being held across the country from January 20th to 26th.
The week-long event will be celebrated under the theme “Together to prevent and fight cancer,” according to the Ministry of Health’s website.
Cancer is a global health challenge that impacts the lives of many people every year. According to the Ministry of Health, these are the main causes of premature death in the country.
More than 55,000 people die from cancer each year. Approximately 34,000 of the 122,000 premature deaths (under 70 years) and 11,000 of the 85,000 very early deaths (under 50 years) are due to various cancers.
According to the latest national cancer census, the number of new cancer cases in Iran is expected to increase to 160,000 by Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 2025-March 2026), an increase of 43%. It has been shown that
The first 10 most common cancers in Iran are breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine cancer, brain cancer, and spine cancer.
The most common cancers in Iranian women include breast cancer, colon cancer, thyroid cancer, stomach cancer, uterine cancer, leukemia, ovarian cancer, brain cancer, spine cancer, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer. there is.
Approximately 250,000 Iranians are currently living with cancer. Almost half of cancers are treatable and the rest are avoidable.
Regarding the importance of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment, the national campaign aims to raise public awareness about cancer and risk factors. We also aim to encourage prevention, early detection and treatment, and facilitate support for patients.
The campaign educates and raises awareness about cancer prevention methods such as adopting a healthy lifestyle, risks, symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis.
Changing false beliefs related to cancer, including the idea that cancer cannot be treated. Encourage individuals to be screened for breast and colon cancer. Improving intersectoral collaboration for cancer prevention and treatment is also one of the campaign’s main objectives.
World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilize action to combat the global cancer epidemic.
The day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and was established in 2000 to raise global awareness of cancer and its impact and encourage action to reduce the burden of cancer around the world. It was done.
The theme for World Cancer Day 2025-2027, “United by Unique,” puts people at the center of care and explores new ways to make a difference. It highlights the importance of personalized, person-centered care in the fight against cancer.
Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis; it’s a deeply personal issue. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story of grief, pain, healing, resilience, and love.
That’s why a human-centered approach to cancer treatment, with compassion and empathy and fully integrating each individual’s unique needs, leads to the best health outcomes.
Every experience with cancer is unique, and it will take all of us coming together to create a world that sees people beyond the disease and in front of the patient. A world where the needs of people and communities are at the heart of health systems.
The campaign will also explore different aspects of human-centered cancer care and new ways to make a difference. We offer a three-year journey from awareness to action.
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