Imagine a World Without Cancer

Feb 04, 2011 by Brooke McMillan

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Today is World Cancer Day-a day to raise awareness for a disease that affects 28 million people worldwide and causes 8 million deaths every year, one-third of which could have been prevented. Today we are focusing on how we can reduce stigma, improve access to care and prevent the unnecessary suffering from cancer. Here are a few things you can do today to show your support:

• Take the World Cancer Day quiz and share it with your friends on Facebook, Email or Twitter.

• Share your cancer story with others in person or on our Facebook page.

• Watch and share these videos about the global cancer burden.

• Sign up to be a LIVESTRONG volunteer, to be a grassroots advocate or take part in a Team LIVESTRONG event.

Whatever you do today to observe World Cancer Day, remember the 28 million affected by cancer, those fighting and those we’ve lost.