World Cancer Day 2016

Every one of us knows of someone who has suffered from or died of cancer. Three high profile celebrities in the last couple of weeks: David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Terry Wogan.

Two of my very close friends died way before their time because of cancer. Another friend nearly lost her life.

World Cancer Day gives us the opportunity to reflect and to help in any way we can.

With this year's "We can. I can." campaign, awareness will be raised to show the public that everyone can play a role in battling cancer. For example:

We can:

• Stop myths that lead to stigma against cancer patients
• Encourage schools to educate children on how to prevent cancer
• Demand governments increase funding for cancer treatment facilities

I can:

• Stop smoking for good
• Learn about the signs and symptoms linked to cancer
• Return back to work after cancer treatment, to give it the biggest insult of all

Cancer Research UK is also following this tagline, and they also adopted their own 'We Can Do Something About Cancer". The organisation is promoting "Unity Bands" this year, as they aim to sell as many as possible to raise funds for cancer treatments.

You can make a donation here  or text WECAN to 70200 to give £3.