together it’s possible

Together It’s Possible

What is it about?

• Singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

• UICC: Aims to help save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease

What is it about?

• Singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

• UICC: Aims to help save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease

Why should you care?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwC87ZKF1dQ

The Odds• 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women.

• Estimated : by 2030 there will be 12 million cancer deaths worldwide

• For every 100 people who get cancer 33 cases could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes

Prevention

• Stopping tobacco use and avoiding exposure to passive smoke

• Limiting alcohol consumption• Avoiding excessive sun exposure• Regular physical activity• Eating healthily• Maintaining a healthy weight• Protecting against cancer-causing infections

Do Something!• Use the “Do Something” Facebook Application

https://apps.facebook.com/worldcancerday/

Do Something!

http://www.standup2cancer.org/constellation

http://www.standup2cancer.org/constellation

Do Something!

http://www.worldcancerday.org/wcd-sign-declaration

Do Something!

• Visit www.worldcancerday.org and www.standup2cancer.org

• Buy our goodies!

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SFscKip7o-Q