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BEIJING, April 14 (Xinhua) – A series of activities will be held throughout China to mark the 25th National Cancer Week in the country, April 15-21.
On the theme of "Scientific Cancer Prevention", this year's Advertising Week aims to increase public awareness of cancer prevention, screening, early diagnosis and treatment to reduce social harm and the burden of cancer. diseases, according to the National Health Commission (NHC).
In 2015, 3.93 million new cases of malignancies were reported in China, 2.34 million died of the disease, and annual medical expenditures exceed 220 billion yuan (32.81 billion US dollars). , according to figures from the NHC.
Wang Ping, chairman of the Institute and Cancer Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, said that early detection and standard treatment were the key to effective treatment.
"With proactive prevention and intervention, at least 30% of cancers can be prevented and 30% of cancers can be detected at an early stage," he said.
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