World Cancer Day: Early detection Saves Lives

For young people, cancer might feel like something that only affects older adults. But the truth is, our choices today matter. Smoking, alcohol use, poor diet, physical inactivity, and exposure to harmful substances can increase cancer risk later in life.

At the same time, vaccines like HPV can protect against cancers such as cervical cancer, and regular health check-ups help detect health challenges early, where treatment works best.

Cancers also do not affect women only, men are prone to cancers too, the commonest being testicular cancer.

World Cancer Day is also about compassion. Many young people are caregivers, survivors, or have lost loved ones to cancer.

Your voice, your empathy, and your actions can help break stigma, fight misinformation, and encourage others to seek care without fear or shame.

This year, let’s remember:

1. Get informed
2. Make healthy choices
3. Support those affected
4. Speak up for accessible, youth-friendly cancer services

Cancer doesn’t define a person. Hope, strength, and community do.

On World Cancer Day, let’s stand together and choose a future where everyone especially young people have the knowledge and support to live healthy, empowered lives.