Observance of World Cancer Day

World News Agencies • By Yael • 4 February, 2020

Jerusalem, 4 February, 2020 (TPS) -- By: MIA

About 8 million people die of cancer every year. It is estimated that the number of cancer cases and deaths resulting from the disease will double in the next 20-40 years, says association “Borka” on Tuesday’s observance of World Cancer Day.

Today’s observance will be attended by Health Minister Venko Filipche, doctors, patients and volunteers.

World Cancer Day is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide awareness, improve education and catalyse personal, collective and government action.