National Cancer Awareness Day is being observed today. This day is observed annually to highlight the significance and promote awareness about the diagnosis, treatment, and early detection of the disease.

• According to the World Health Organization, cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
• In India, nearly 1.1 million new cases of cancer are reported annually.
• National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7th November for the last 8 years coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Nobel-prize-winning scientist Madame Curie.