Dominica joins the rest of the world in observing World Cancer Awareness Day today February 4, 2022 under the theme, “Close the Care Gap.”
President of the Dominica Cancer Association, Yvonne Alexander says Dominica has made improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Alexander noted although cancer remains a major cause of death, a third of the cancers around the world and in Dominica are preventable and treatable.
She urges persons in need of assistance to come to the Cancer Society for support.
President of the Dominica Cancer Association, Yvonne Alexander