Mental health is an important component of the cancer journey

A cancer patient’s frame of mind can be an important factor in whether or not they adhere to their treatment regime. — 123rf.com

The global community commemorated World Cancer Day on Sunday (Feb 4), with the slogan “Close the care gap”.

This is a call to unite our voices and commit to strengthening actions aimed at improving access to quality care, including screening, early detection, treatment and palliative care.