On `World Cancer Day’ today, MP (Rajya Sabha) Sanjeev Arora has said according to recent data, 1.4 million new cancer cases were reported in India, and 900k people lost their lives in 2022. In a statement here, he said on this day, let's address this pressing concern and pledge to enhance prevention, treatment, and support for those affected.
He asserted that “always remember early detection of cancer is fully treatable”. He has even posted this message on social media platforms also.Further, he said `World Cancer Day’ is observed on February 4, every year to raise awareness about cancer. He added observance of this day remembers us to strengthen actions for improving cancer care, detection, prevention, and treatment.
He said Cancer is a type of abnormal growth of cells that divide uncontrollably in the human body. It can affect any organ or tissue in the body and can spread from one body part to another. But, these days, this disease is treatable and curable if detected at the first stage.
Arora, who runs Krishna Pran Charitable Trust to help Cancer patients, has been working a lot for creating a mass awareness among the masses against Cancer. His NGO has been organising free medical check-up camps and seminars on the issue. His NGO helps many Cancer patients to get life-long free treatment over the years. He had established this NGO after his parents died of Cancer.
In view of the seriousness of the matter, he has also been taking up the issue of availability of cancer drugs at affordable prices in Rajya Sabha. He strongly felt that this issue is affecting people because cancer disease is gripping people very speedily across the country.