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WORLD CANCER CAMPAIGN
2010 MOTTO: "CANCER CAN BE PREVENTED TOO"
The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) initiated the World Cancer Campaign in 2005 in response to the Charter of Paris of 2000, by World Health Organization/United Nations.
The Charter of Paris chose 4th February as World Cancer Day. Since 2006, UICC has coordinated World Cancer Day activities, supported by members, partners, the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and other international bodies. In Malaysia, MAKNA is one of UICC's associates.
Each year, the Union helps its members and partners to run public awareness campaigns in their countries, measure their effectiveness, and promote regional education and mobilization projects. In 2010, the campaign's motto is “Cancer can be prevented too”, focussing on how the risk of developing cancer can significantly be reduced through simple measures:
- Stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthily and exercising regularly
- Protect against cancer-causing infections
Each year, over 12 million people receive a cancer diagnosis and 7.6 million die of the disease. The good news is that approximately 40% of cancers are potentially preventable. At MAKNA, we decided to make February as our World Cancer month! Throughout the next weeks, daily updates about cancer statistics, prevention and healthy lifestyle habits will be on our Twitter and Facebook page.
This area on our website is designed especially for the occasion. The following links will provide you with more information what you can do to prevent the disease. Spread the word to those you love!
Cancer Awareness Carnival / Karnival Kesedaran Kanser (3k)
On February 4th, MAKNA and the Cancer Research Laboratory/Institut Biosains - UPM will be hosting an event to raise awareness of the public about the disease. There will be forums with renowned professors, talking about the global burden of cancer and its preventive measures. UPM's staff will also be performing a series of preventable medical exams such as breast-self examination (BSE), pap smear tests, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and sugar-cholesterol tests. The place will also host the release of MAKNA's touchscreen system, our newly product to raise awareness and concern about breast cancer. Come check it out and touch it! It is all free and open to the public.
DATE : 04 February 2010
TIME : 9am - 5pm
VENUE : Institut Biosains, Lebuh Silikon, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
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E-cards for the ones you care
Pass on the 'Cancer can be prevented too' messages to someone you love. The e-cards were designed by UICC, in three different languages, and are being used throughout the world. They highlight six lifestyle changes that can help to prevent cancer. Click on the heart and share the love.
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February Exhibitions and Activities
Please be aware of where our activities will be held this month. We will be glad to receive your visit!
| EVENT |
FEBRUARY |
VENUE |
| Home Visit |
2 - 5 |
at Selangor |
| Exhibition |
4 |
at UPM |
| Exhibition & Cancer Support Group |
4 - 5 |
at Hospital Kemaman |
| Exhibition |
6 |
at Janda Baik |
| Volunteer Meeting & Community Outreach Programme |
6 |
at Makna HQ |
| Exhibition (Divine Life Socity) |
7 |
at Klang |
| Home Visit |
8 - 11 |
at Selangor |
| Exhibition / DDDP |
9 |
at GSK Ulu Klang |
| Talk, Exhibition & PG |
10 - 11 |
at Mesin Niaga / Subang Jaya |
| Recreational Activities |
14 |
at Makna HQ |
| Community Outreach Programme |
15 - 20 |
at Papar, Long Pasia, Labuan |
| Home Visit |
17 - 28 |
at Negeri Sembilan |
| Technical Activities |
20 |
at Makna HQ |
| Exhibition & Talk |
20 |
at SK Pdg Tembak, Kuala Lumpur |
| Exhibition & Talk (Brain Awareness) |
20 |
at Sunway Pyramid |
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The timetable below gives you the Volunteer Activities for February and March as well. For participation, please contact Mama Gie, Senior Volunteer Coordinator, at 019-289 4717 or email her at mamagie@makna.org.my
| DATE / DAY |
ACTIVITIES |
| 6th Feb, Saturday |
Jom Sihat 2010 & COP Rumah Nurul Zakinah
Venue: Kpg Janda Baik, Pahang
Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Volunteer: Adibah UM; Yahya & Dr Azhar |
| 6th Feb, Saturday |
Cancer Awareness & Education + Fundraising
Venue: Kg. Alor Setar, Perlis
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Volunteer: Foizi Abdullah, UNIMAP & UUM Team |
| 7th Feb, Sunday |
Bentong Home Visit Training
Venue: Bentong & Karak, Pahang
Time: 8.00am - 12.00pm
Volunteer: Dr Azhar |
| 7th Feb, Sunday |
Kuantan Volunteer Meeting
Venue: Kolej Shahputra
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Volunteer: Ayu Tinie @ Kolej Shahputra |
| 8th Feb, Monday |
Kempen Kesedaran Kanser
Venue: Tanah Rata, Pahang
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Volunteer: Abdul Hamid & Norhayati |
| 8th Feb, Monday |
Volunteer Support Meeting
Venue: Hospital Ipoh
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Volunteer: Sisiter Biroo |
| 9th Feb, Tueday |
Volunteer Support Meeting
Venue: Ringlet, Pahang
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Volunteer: Norhayati |
| 10th Feb, Wednesday |
Kempen Kesedaran Kanser
Venue: Dewan Tanah Rata, Pahang
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Volunteer: Cameron Highland |
9th Feb & 10th Feb
Tuesday & Wednesday |
Volunteer Meeting & Training
Venue: USM, Nibong Tebal
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Volunteer: Dr Abdul Rahim Othman |
| 11th Feb, Thursday |
Volunteer Meet Up
Venue: UTP, Tronoh Perak
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Volunteer: Aarya |
| 15th Feb, Monday |
Sabah volunteer Meeting
Venue: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Sabah
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Volunteer: UMS Sabah |
| 16th Feb, Tuesday |
COP & Kempen Kesedaran Kanser
Venue: Klinik Desa Long Pasia, Sabah
Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Volunteer: Mohd Said Mudji |
| 17th Feb, Wednesday |
Kempen Kesedaran Kanser
Venue: UMS International Campus- Labuan
Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Volunteer: UMS Sabah |
18th Feb & 19th Feb
Thursday & Friday |
Home visit Training
Venue: Menumbok, Kuala Penyu & Beaufort
Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Volunteer: UMS Sabah |
| 20th Feb, Saturday |
Kempen Kesedaran Kanser
Venue: Papar, Sabah
Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Volunteer: Illani & UMS, Sabah |
| 21st Feb, Sunday |
Kempen Kesedaran Kanser
Venue: Kepayan, Sabah
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Volunteer: Monica Diua |
| 22nd Feb, Monday |
Home visit Training & Vol. Meet
Venue: Penampang, KK
Time: 8.00am - 3.00pm
Volunteer: Elizabth & Monica |
26th Feb & 27th Feb
Friday & Saturday |
A Day With Cancer Children and
Volunteer Meet Up & Home Visit Training
Venue: Hospital USM, Kelantan
Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Volunteer: Fathihah & USM |
| 6th March, Saturday |
KL Volunteer Support Meeting
Venue: MAKNA, HQ
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Volunteer: Monica Diua |
| 13th March, Saturday |
2nd MIP/Line Dancing & Cash Sorting Counting
Venue: MAKNA, HQ
Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Volunteer: Peter Yan, Nining & Goh Yin Fun |
| 13th March, Saturday |
UKM Dinner Fundraising
Venue: Yet to confirm
Time: 8.00pm - 11.00pm
Volunteer: Najatul Mona - UKM |
| 20th March, Saturday |
Makan Malam Charity Drive
Venue: Bangi
Time: 8.00pm - 11.00pm
Volunteer: Siti UKM Student |
| 20th March, Saturday |
Technical Activities
Venue: MAKNA, HQ
Time: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Volunteer: Wilayah volunteer |
| 20th March, Saturday |
Dinner Fundraising - Convo
Venue: UITM Seri Iskandar Ipoh
Time: 8.00pm - 11.00pm
Volunteer: Faridah |
| 20th March, Saturday |
Sihat 1Malaysia
Venue: Kolej Shahputra, Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan Pahang
Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Volunteer: Nadiya & Sarah |
| 21st March, Sunday |
Cancer Awareness & Education + Fundraising
Venue: KRT Larut Tin, Taiping Perak
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Volunteer: Azlina Abdullah |
| 22nd March, Monday |
Hospital Taiping Support Meet
Venue: Hosp Taiping
Time: 8.00am - 2.00pm
Volunteer: Azlina Abdullah |
| 24th March, Wednesday |
Internation Vol. Meet & COP Packing
Venue: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Time: 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Volunteer: Rostilah & Zalifah |
25th March - 28th March
Thursday - Sunday |
COP- Village of Poth Ti En & School of Jamiah Dubal
Venue: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Time: 8.00am - 10.00pm
Volunteer: Shahrizan & MMU |
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Cancer statistics
This information was compiled by World Health Organization and it gives you an idea of why cancer has become a global burden.
“Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide: it accounted for 7.9 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2007. The main types of cancer leading to overall cancer mortality each year are:
- lung (1.3 million deaths/year)
- stomach (803 000 deaths)
- colorectal (639 000 deaths)
- liver (610 000 deaths)
- breast (519 000 deaths)
More than 70% of all cancer deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries. Deaths from cancer worldwide are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 12 million deaths in 2030. The most frequent types of cancer worldwide (in order of the number of global deaths) are:
- Among men - lung, stomach, liver, colorectal, oesophagus and prostate
- Among women - breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.
More than 30% of cancer deaths can be prevented and tobacco use is the single most important risk factor for cancer.”
Source: World Health Organization Statistics
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Tips for staying healthy, by MAKNA
Click here to visit our Prevention Page
We would like to hear your feedback about this campaign. You can talk to us through social media or, if you feel more comfortable, you can also email your comments and suggestions to us!
BEING AWAY FROM CANCER IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK! JOIN OUR ACTIVITIES AND STAY ACTIVE!
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