SUNDAY TIMES LAHORE: The purpose behind observing this day is to spread awareness about the precautionary measures and treatment of this disease,” Usman Buzdar said in a statement.

He said cure for the lethal disease was possible with healthy food intake and adopting precautionary measures.

The Punjab chief minister said Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital was an exemplary medical facility for patients.

“Need for big organizations has risen for cure of patients of cancer,” he said.

World Cancer Day is being observed on Monday to raise awareness and educate people how to fight cancer through screening and early detection.