MCC Daily Tribune

Stand Up To Cancer Day

Stand Up To Cancer Day is observed every second Friday of September, on September 9 this year. It is a day for creating cancer awareness. It is also a time to support the fight against cancer, using various means. The day has been observed since 2008, and it has helped to gather massive support from researchers and scientists.

HOW TO OBSERVE STAND UP TO CANCER DAY

1. Watch the telecast

   On Stand Up To Cancer Day, the program is televised. It is a program that creates awareness about cancer and its effect on society.

2. Make a donation

   There's no better way to join the fight than by making a donation. The money is used for cancer research.

3. Use the Hashtags

   There are special hashtags that you can use to create awareness on social media. It helps inform many other people.

5 FACTS ABOUT CANCER YOU PROBABLY KNOW

1. ‘Cancer’ means ‘crab’

   The Latin word ‘cancer’ was translated from the Greek word for ‘crab.’

2. Many types of cancer

   There are over 100 types of cancer.

3. The fight against cancer is expensive

   In 2018 alone, $150.8 billion was spent on cancer care in the U.S. alone.

4. Cancer can grow from anywhere

   Cancer cells can manifest from anywhere in the body.

5. Decline in death rate

   Data show that there's been a decline in the cancer death rate since 1990.

WHY STAND UP TO CANCER DAY IS IMPORTANT

1. It helps create awareness

   Stand Up To Cancer Day helps to create awareness about cancer. The holiday is designed to inform people about cancer.

2. It helps to raise funds

   On Stand Up To Cancer Day, there's a telecast that encourages people to give. This fund is used for cancer research.

3. It brings people together

   Stand Up To Cancer Day is a chance for people to come together and fight against cancer.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
09/09/2022