I Am and I Will – Cancer Day 2019

Odey Goodness
University of Calabar, Nigeria
The theme for 2019 World Cancer Day is I AM, I WILL
What does the I AM I WILL Theme mean?
It is a global awareness campaign to you, to be informed about this fast killing disease in our century and take proactive measures to prevent it.
I Am I Will means,  I’m concerned about my health and well-being and that of those around me,  and I will prevent further occurrence of this disease as much as I can.
I Am I Will means, I understand that staying healthy is Key to preventing cancer,  therefore I Will eat healthy,  exercise regularly, go for regular test, checkup and examination and where possible vaccination Eg Cervical Cancer; Have a good sleep and rest,   Maintain a high personal and environmental hygiene, See a doctor immediately I notice any symptoms and see to it that my friends,  loved ones,  neighbors and community do same.
I Am I Will means, I will avoid risky and unhealthy lifestyle that contributes or increases my chances of getting cancer.  I will avoid smoking, Over consumption of Alcohol, unhealthy food and drinks,  Unprotected sex, multiple sex partners and every risk factor involved. I will also ensure I educate others on this too.
I Am I Will means, We believe that the global Sustainable development Goal for Health and well-being- SDG4 and Cancer goal can be achieved.  That people suffering from Cancer needs more love and support and the Cancer survivors should be celebrated as they actively join in this campaign to end Cancer.
This is possible because I AM A PART.  I WILL ALWAYS BE A PART.
Will you?
I AM A PART OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!
I AM IN SUPPORT OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!
I WILL ENSURE MY COMMUNITY IS EDUCATED ON HOW TO PREVENT CANCER!
I WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!
I AM I WILL!