Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

November 7 is observed every year as National Cancer Awareness Day in India to promote awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and timely treatment. The day was established in 2014 by the then Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The date also marks the birthday of Marie Curie, whose pioneering research on radioactivity contributed significantly to the development of radiation therapy in medicine. The observance encourages people to understand cancer risk factors, recognise early symptoms and undergo regular screening to improve the chances of successful treatment.