INFOGRAPHIC: What you need to know about World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day aims to unite the global community in the fight against the cancer epidemic.

The observance, which takes place annually on Feb. 4, raises awareness about new ways to detect, treat and manage the illness. Metro investigates the devastating impact of the disease.

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What is World Cancer Day?

World Cancer Day originated in 2000 at the first World Summit Against Cancer, held in Paris. Its aim is to promote research for curing as well as preventing the disease, upgrading patient services and the mobilisation of the global community against cancer.

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