World Cancer Day: Prioritise your health
For the past two years, World Cancer Day supporters around the world have been sharing their I Am and I Will commitments – pledging bold and brave actions to reduce the impact of cancer.
IN commemoration of World Cancer Day today, Thursday, 4 February, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) together with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) challenge you to set and achieve personal goals to lower the risk of cancer and for patients to optimise health.
The global response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been all-consuming, however, cancer control needs to remain a priority. CANSA CEO, Elize Joubert said cancer continues to claim lives.
“It’s important that despite the Covid-19 pandemic we do not lose sight of the needs of cancer patients. This includes helping them to live a balanced lifestyle to safeguard their health and raising awareness of the signs of cancer, early detection through screening, and educating to lower cancer risk. We encourage cancer patients currently in treatment and others living with cancer to stay informed about Covid-19. Know what can be done to lower the risk for the virus, and on what to do if they should contract it.”
For the past two years, World Cancer Day supporters around the world have been sharing their I Am and I Will commitments – pledging bold and brave actions to reduce the impact of cancer.
Joubert put out the challenge, “In 2021, CANSA celebrates a significant milestone of its 90th anniversary of educating and reducing the cancer risk and showing enduring support and care. We’re grateful that we are still making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. As part of World Cancer Day, we challenge individuals, families, companies, schools, service organisations, to partner and work with CANSA to raise awareness of our vital services so that we can continue helping to build a world without cancer. And to let all cancer patients know that they are not alone.” What You Can Do – 21 Days to Impact Challenge“
If you’re not sure where to start, sign up for the ‘World Cancer Day ’21 Days to Impact Challenge’. It takes the proverbial 21 days to create a positive habit. So, for 2021, whether you’re committing to improving your personal health and those of your loved ones, supporting someone you love with cancer, educating yourself about cancer, speaking out against cancer or making history by helping to eliminate cervical cancer, sign up to one of the five challenges to receive daily inspiration and practical guidance,” stated Joubert.
Click here to choose a challenge. Sign up for the challenge. Receive an email every day with a new activity, inspiration, lesson or prompt. Get closer to fulfilling your ‘I Am and I Will’ commitment and share on social media using the hashtags #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #CANSA90.
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