KATHMANDU, Feb. 4 -- World Cancer Day, which is observed on February 4 every year, is being marked today. Doctors assert that there is no need to fear cancer, as it can be completely cured if identified in the early stages. It has been seen that timely detection of cancer makes its treatment possible.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, emphasized that regular health checks can help detect cancer in its early stages, and effective treatment can prevent its progression.

Senior cancer specialist at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Dr Arun Shahi, stated that with timely treatment, any stage of cancer can be cured.

"Many cancer patients give up all hope, thinking that their life is over. But that'...