Srinagar, Feb. 5 -- Every year, World Cancer Day, observed on February 4, reminds us that cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet a significant portion of cases is preventable. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 40% of new cancer cases globally could be avoided through lifestyle changes, early detection, and timely intervention. Prevention, therefore, is the most powerful tool we possess. Tobacco control, reduction in alcohol consumption, balanced nutrition, physical activity, vaccination against cancer-causing infections such as HPV and Hepatitis B, and minimizing environmental pollutants can dramatically reduce cancer risk. In addition, early screening and awareness are critical, as cancers detec...