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  Almost everyone reading my blog know very well that my all time favourite topic is cancer. Yes, and today, 4th February 2021, is World Cancer Day. This year's theme, being "I Am and I will" (#IAmAndIWill), whoever we are, our actions small and big - will make a lasting, optimistic effect.  During a pandemic, giving scientific insights is very critical. The public is understandably eager to know as much scientific information as possible about COVID-19 prognosis, diagnosis, care and treatment and its impact on cancer care.  Last year capped an incredible decade for cancer immunotherapy. Patients with several types of cancer can now receive FDA - approved immunotherapies. Despite this progress, more work remains to be done because many cancer patients still don't respond to immunotherapy. If we look at chemotherapy, surgery, etc, all of us do know about their potential side effects, harming the general health of the patient. So the need of the hour is not just a treat