This day is observed as a cancer detection day. Cancer can strike anyone at any time! Early detection can help prevent cancer. The chances of someone catching cancer increase manifold if they smoke or do drugs. Chewing Zarda, and Paan laced with drugs (all native addiction) leads to cancer. Beyond the popular myth that cancer isn't curable is wrong. It can be cured if detected early and with the right medication. Our government has reduced the cost of imported cancer drugs, which are easily accessible to people from all strata of society. We must also encourage cancer survivors to be part of the mainstream society. Let us go for regular medical checks and be more aware of this dreadful disease.