According to experts, cancer is fast emerging as a cause of morbidity and mortality in India. While our changed lifestyle is one of the factors for the current scenario, there are other factors too. Dr Mandeep Malhotra, who heads the department of head & neck and breast cancer surgery at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, tells gives us an overview about the current situation in India. World Cancer Day is a global initiative to raise awareness and act against cancer. Every year, it is celebrated on 4th of February and the theme this year is 'I Am and I Will' #WorldCancerDay2020