World Cancer Day: Raising awareness to save lives

World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control that aims to ‘save millions of preventable deaths each year by awareness-raising and education about cancer and by pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.’ Chances are that you or someone you know has been directly affected by cancer. While medical advancements have improved treatment options for many types of cancers, it still remains one of the leading causes of death in North America. The good news is, lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of cancer.

We have compiled the latest evidence-informed resources below about cancer prevention.


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