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World Cancer Day is sparking conversations and provoking deeper dialogue on the most critical issues in cancer all around the world.

Last year, World Cancer Day achieved more than 24,000 press mentions in 160 countries across print, online and broadcast.

World Cancer Day is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). For more information and to access leading experts for your news story, please contact Eric Grant, Communications and Media Manager at grant@uicc.org.

2024 UICC World Cancer Day press kit

The 2024 press release will be published in January 2024. For any press related questions or to be included on the World Cancer Day press mailing list, please contact Eric Grant at grant@uicc.org.

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2023

English

Time to tame Cancer – African News Agency/Daily Trust – 6 February 2023

World Cancer Day: Interview with Cary Adams – South Africa Broadcasting Corporation – 6 February 2023

Closing The Cancer Care Gap – Dr Soh Yih Harng & Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming – CodeBlue Galen Centre – 6 February 2023

Shunted system – breast cancer in the marginalised population of Borneo – Borneo Post – 4 February 2023

World Cancer Day: 'GPs should take young people seriously' – BBC News – 4 February 2023

Merck Foundation and African First Ladies marking World Cancer Day 2023 through 110 scholarships of Oncology Fellowships in 25 countries – African Business – 4 February 2023

Health Equity Report Card Pilot Project to Help Close the Cancer Care Gap – Cancer Health – 4 February 2023

First Lady Jill Biden Visits Health Clinic in Logan Heights, Crew of Navy Ship – Times of San Diego – 4 February 2023

Could COVID vaccine technology cure cancer? – Deutsche Welle – 4 February 2023

Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2023 – Department of Health, Hong Kong – 4 February 2023

Minister for Health highlights extensive advances in cancer prevention and treatment on World Cancer Day – Department of Health, Ireland – 4 February 2023

World Cancer Day: Half of Cancer Deaths Can Be Prevented – MedScape – 4 February 2023

World Cancer Day 2023: All You Need To Know – NDTV – 4 February 2023

World Cancer Day to raise awareness on early detection, prevent discrimination – Deccan Chronicle – 4 February 2023

What is World Cancer Day and what is the theme for 2023? – Metro UK – 3 February 2023

World Cancer Day: How Minimally Invasive Treatments Can Be Leveraged To Reach Underserved Populations – Forbes – 3 February 2023

Incidence of cancer was higher among women in 2022 in Karnataka, with breast cancer contributing 29.5% – The Hindu – 3 February 2023

World Cancer Day: Why early detection and treatment can cure about one-third of all cancers – Indian Express – 3 February 2023

7 silent cancer symptoms everybody needs to know about – The Independent – 3 February 2023

From vaccines to AI: New weapons in the fight against cancer – AFP – 2 February 2023

World Cancer Day 2023: Top 4 deadliest cancers in India and their symptoms as per oncologists – Hindustan Times – 2 February 2023

French

Journée mondiale contre le cancer: parer aux inégalités pour un accès équitable aux soins – 2MA.ma – 5 February 2023

7 700 nouveaux cas de cancer enregistrés en Arménie chaque année – Nouvelles Arménie Magazine – 5 February 2023

Il y a de multiples progrès dans la prévention et le dépistage de cancer – France24 – 4 February 2023

Santé : la Ligue contre le cancer pointe du doigt les inégalités de prise en charge face au cancer, Les ambitions de l'UICC – Europe 1 – 4 February 2023

Maroc: Près De 50.000 Nouveaux Cas De Cancer Par An – African News Agency – 4 February 2023

Le dossier de la rédaction: Journée mondiale contre le cancer – RCF – 3 February 2023

Journée mondiale contre le cancer: pourquoi elle est importante – Le Mag/Voix du Nord – 1 February 2023

Spanish

El cáncer afecta a más personas entre los 30 y los 40 años. Esto es lo que debes saber – CNN Español – 5 February 2023

Prevención e investigación en cáncer para lograr una supervivencia del 70 % en 2030 – Diario Siglo XXI – 4 February 2023

Prevención e investigación en cáncer para lograr una supervivencia del 70 % en 2030 – EFE – 3 February 2023

Cáncer: las señales de alerta que mejoran la posibilidad de detección temprana y aumentan las opciones terapéuticas – La Nacion Argentina – 3 February 2023

Nofumadores.org calcula que ilegalizar el tabaco reducirá en un 30% el cáncer – EFE – 3 February 2023

Tumores cancerígenos causan el 8% de las muertes anuales en México – Publimetro – 3 February 2023

2022

English

Novartis committed to help close the gap in cancer care – Business Mirror – 16 February 2022

AlJazeera Interview on the occasion of #Worldcancerday2022 with HRH Princess Dina Mired, UICC Immediate Past President – Al Jazeera – 5 February 2022

Biden's Cancer Moonshot and how innovation and collaboration can close the cancer care gap – World Economic Forum – 3 February 2022

Closing care gap for cancer patients, a priority – Sunday Observer, Sri Lanka – 30 January 2022

French

Femme et cancer, justice et discrimination… Quand il y en a plus, il y en a encore – L'Economiste – 4 February 2022

Lutte contre le cancer : mettre plus d’humanité dans le parcours de soins – Le Monde – 1 February 2022

Spanish

Dr. Huerta: El 90% o 95% de los casos de cáncer aparecen de forma esporádica – CNN Español – 4 February 2022

Buscan concientizar sobre el cáncer de próstata – La Salud – 1 February 2022

Presentan campaña mundial centrada en pacientes oncológicos – Norte en Línea – 27 January 2022

2021

English

World Cancer Day: COVID-19's devastating impact on delaying diagnosis and life-saving treatment – Euronews – 4 February 2021

World Cancer Day: New study into hard-to-treat cancers – BBC News – 4 February 2021

Makeup tutorials aim to give cancer patients a boost in pandemic – Reuters – 4 February 2021

French

Plan cancer : Emmanuel Macron vise une "génération sans tabac" pour ceux qui auront 20 ans en 2030 – FranceInfo – 4 February 2021

Grave impact du Covid sur le cancer – Le Courrier – 4 February 2021

Journée mondiale contre le cancer: la maladie touche 35'000 Suisses chaque année – RTS (Video) – 4 February 2021

Spanish

‘Vivir con un cáncer infantil’: la primera app que acompaña a las familias a lo largo de toda la enfermedad – El Pais – 4 February 2021

Hoy 4 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer – La Vanguardia – 4 February 2021

Past UICC World Cancer Day press releases

UICC World Cancer Day press release 2023: Commercial interests drive millions of avoidable cancer deaths

UICC calls on governments to prevent millions of cancer-related deaths due to tobacco use and the consumption of alcohol and ultra-processed foods, through increased taxation, restricted advertising, improved labelling and public education.

Download the press release: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

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General cancer facts: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

World Cancer Day: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

What is the cancer care gap? English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

Alcohol and health: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

Tobacco and health: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

Ultra-processed foods and health: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

COVID-19 and cancer: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

Antimicrobial resistance and cancer: English – العربية – 中文 – Deutsch – Español – Français – Português – Русский

Press release from World Cancer Day 2022

Tuesday 18 January 2022. Geneva, Switzerland.

UICC launches three-year campaign to create more equitable access to cancer services

On 4 February, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) will launch a new three-year campaign for World Cancer Day that brings together individuals, organisations and governments around the world in an effort to create awareness and help close the gap in cancer care.

The campaign highlights the significant barriers related to socioeconomic factors, stigma and discrimination that prevent many people around the world from accessing life-saving preventive services, diagnostics, treatment and care. These barriers lead to wide discrepancies in the risks of developing and surviving cancer.

“By 2030, it is estimated that 75% of all premature deaths due to cancer will occur in low- and middle-income countries. Importantly, this care gap is not only between high- and low-resource settings. Disparities exist within most countries among different populations due to discrimination or assumptions that encompass age, cultural contexts, gender norms, sexual orientation, ethnicity, income, education levels and lifestyle issues. These factors potentially reduce a person’s chance of surviving cancer – and they can and must be addressed.”
– Prof. Anil d’Cruz, President of the Union for International Cancer Control, Director of Oncology at Apollo Hospitals, India

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Press release from World Cancer Day 2021

Adaptations and innovations in cancer care through COVID-19 and beyond

On World Cancer Day, UICC shines a light on the heroic responses to the pandemic by cancer organisations and individuals around the world struggling to maintain progress in cancer care.

Tuesday 19 January 2021. Geneva, Switzerland.

Marking World Cancer Day on 4^th February, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) gives voice and says thank you to the nurses, doctors, researchers, volunteers, advocates and other caregivers in oncology from around the world, as well as government agencies, who have worked these past 12 months through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The World Cancer Day theme “I Am and I Will” encapsulates their extraordinary spirit and the strength of the cancer community. Their stories captured throughout the past year are being showcased on the occasion of World Cancer Day in testimonies and articles on a dedicated page of the official website. These stories highlight that while the pandemic is threatening the progress being made in the fight against cancer, it has also created the opportunity to address systemic weaknesses in many national health systems.

A survey conducted by UICC with over 100 of its member organisations in 55 countries, including civil society, hospitals, research centres and patient support groups, revealed that their income and organisational activities are under significant pressure, with almost three-quarters reporting reductions in income of anywhere from 25% to 100% in 2020 and similar projections for 2021. An analysis of the survey results were published this month in The Lancet Oncology.

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Press release from World Cancer Day 2020

World Cancer Day 2020: International survey reveals unacceptable cancer awareness divide

Tuesday 4 February – Today’s World Cancer Day, led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), aims to mobilise urgent action from individuals, governments, and the global cancer community to close the clear and unacceptable gaps in cancer risk awareness between higher and lower socioeconomic groups and the subsequent impact on their health-promoting behaviours.

To mark the 20^th anniversary of World Cancer Day, UICC commissioned a global survey to form an up-to-date picture of the public’s experiences, views, and behaviours around cancer. Conducted by Ipsos, the survey includes more than 15,000 adults across 20 countries in the first multi-country public survey on cancer perceptions in a decade. The survey’s results, detailed in UICC’s report released today, International Public Opinion Survey on Cancer 2020: What people feel, think and believe about cancer today, indicate a clear divide between higher and lower socioeconomic groups when it comes to knowledge and awareness of cancer risks and, as a result, the practice of behaviours to limit such risk.

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Press releases from World Cancer Day 2019

World Cancer Day 2019: Global cancer experts call for urgent action to improve early cancer detection

Monday 4 February – World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for urgent action to increase early stage cancer detection, screening, and diagnosis to significantly improve cancer patients’ chances of survival. Taking place under the theme of ‘I Am and I Will’, today’s World Cancer Day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), aims to inspire and encourage action from individuals, the health community, and governments to improve public awareness and access to early detection, screening, and diagnosis.

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Global Superstar Musicians Pledge Support On World Cancer Day | Press release

Monday 4 February 2019 – World Cancer Day: Leading musicians have come together for this World Cancer Day – a global awareness raising initiative by the Union for International Cancer Control - joining the global campaign to boost public health awareness and action against cancer. In a bold, emotional and inspiring video montage marking the day, artists including Grammy winner Alessia Cara and TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2018 honouree Shawn Mendes, as well as luminary will.i.am, Billboard’s Hot 100 chart topper Halsey, singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter and Chinese-Canadian superstar Kris Wu share their support and commitment. Cancer survivors Taboo, rapper and member of Black Eyed Peas, and the visionary Nile Rodgers also participate alongside Puerto Rico’s record breaker Luis Fonsi, whose long-time friend and former publicist was diagnosed with breast cancer.

World Cancer Day’s 2019-2021 campaign theme is ‘I Am and I Will’, an empowering call for personal commitment and action taken now to reduce the growing burden of cancer. Kicking off the first year of the new campaign, artists from around the world took the opportunity to show their support by committing to inspire action in their own lives and the lives of those around them.

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UICC President, HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan, makes official visit to Ghana on World Cancer Day | Press release

31 JANUARY, Kumasi, Ghana – On the occasion of World Cancer Day, a global initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan, will make her first official visit to Africa as President of UICC from 2 – 6 February.

Press release from World Cancer Day 2018

On World Cancer Day, cancer leaders call for equal access to reduce premature cancer deaths by 25%

Saturday 3 February 2018 – World Cancer Day: On Sunday 4 February, World Cancer Day raises awareness of the millions of people world-wide facing unequal access to cancer detection, treatment, and care services. With cancer leaders, health professionals and supporters across the world pushing for urgent action to reduce the rate of premature cancer deaths globally, the day calls for diagnostic and treatment access to be prioritised.

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Press release from World Cancer Day 2017

World Cancer Day: highlighting physical activity in the global fight against cancer

Worldwide cases of cancer predicted to reach 21.7 million by 2030

Saturday 4 February 2017 – World Cancer Day: Geneva, Switzerland - Today, on World Cancer Day, millions are urged to get active to help combat one of the world’s most deadly diseases. Under the banner ‘We can. I can.’ the day will encourage people to be more active - in every sense - in the fight against a disease that, in less than two decades, will directly affect up to 21.7 million¹ people per year.

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Press release from World Cancer Day 2016

World Cancer Day 2016: millions to take action against the world’s most deadly disease

Thursday 4 February 2016 – World Cancer Day: Geneva, Switzerland – Cancer will kill more than eight million people worldwide this year, which is equivalent to the entire population of New York. Half of these will be people of working age (30-69 years old).

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Press releases from around the world

2022

International

World Health Organization (WHO) – World Cancer Day: closing the care gap

Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, and its burden is growing. In 2021, the world crossed a sobering new threshold – an estimated 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer, and 10 million died. These numbers will continue to rise in the decades ahead. And yet all cancers can be treated, and many can be prevented or cured.

Care for cancer, however, like so many other diseases, reflects the inequalities and inequities of our world. The clearest distinction is between high- and low-income countries, with comprehensive treatment reportedly available in more than 90% of high-income countries but less than 15% of low-income countries.

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UICC Members

Australia

Australia on the path for broader cancer care navigation support

1 February 2022, Sydney Australia: In the lead up to World Cancer Day, advocacy group All.Can Australia is encouraging a shift to broader cancer care navigation to ensure more Australians receive support as they navigate the health system following a diagnosis of cancer, regardless of their cancer type.

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Nigeria

This World Cancer Day CancerAware Nigeria is bridging the Cancer Care Gap in the country

This World Cancer Day 2022, CancerAware Nigeria calls on the Government of Nigeria to give the rising cancer incidence in the country the priority it requires, provide greater access to care for the populace and close the gap in cancer care.

“Close the care gap” is the theme of the new three-year campaign for World Cancer Day, one of the most important health awareness days in the year led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to promote greater equity in health care provision for all populations.

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Spain

COMUNICADO DE LA FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE CÁNCER DE MAMA CON MOTIVO DEL DÍA MUNDIAL DEL CÁNCER 2022

Con motivo del Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, que se celebra el próximo 4 de febrero, la Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA) y las 47 Asociaciones federadas, nos sumamos a la campaña “World Cancer Day”, de la Unión Internacional contra el cáncer (UICC), de la que forma parte nuestra Federación junto a 1.200 organizaciones de todo el mundo...

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Other press releases

United States

The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation Closes Care Gaps through Virtualized Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Platform

In honor of World Cancer Day, The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation is celebrating the success of their virtualized tumor board program enabled through the OncoLens platform

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2021

UICC Members

International

International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance – INCA

#NETInfo for an Earlier Detection of #NeuroendocrineCancer

For this World Cancer Day on February 4th, the International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA) launches a 10-day #NETinfo campaign for an earlier detection of #NeuroendocrineCancer to highlight the key neuroendocrine cancer facts and emphasize that cancer does not stop for COVID-19.

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Germany

Deutsche Krebshilfe

Weltkrebstag: Drei Zahlen zu Krebs in Deutschland

Deutsche Krebshilfe steht Betroffenen und Angehörigen zur Seite

Bonn (chw) – Jedes Jahr erkranken in Deutschland 510.000 Menschen neu an Krebs – Tendenz steigend. Über vier Millionen Menschen leben mit der Krankheit. Und rund 40 Prozent aller Krebsfälle könnten durch eine gesunde Lebensweise vermieden werden. „Diese drei Zahlen machen deutlich: Krebs ist und bleibt ein zentrales Gesundheitsproblem unserer Gesellschaft. Sie zeigen aber auch ein enormes Potenzial: Mit einem gesundheitsbewussten Verhalten kann jeder sein individuelles Krebsrisiko senken“, so Gerd Nettekoven, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Deutschen Krebshilfe. Die gemeinnützige Organisation tut alles, um Krebspatienten zu helfen und die Volkskrankheit zu bekämpfen.

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Russia

Association of Oncologists of Russia (AOR)

Adaptations and innovations in cancer care through COVID-19 and beyond

On World Cancer Day, Association of oncologists of Russia shines a light on the heroic responses to the pandemic by the local cancer community struggling to maintain progress in cancer care.

01/02/2021, Moscow Russia – Marking World Cancer Day on 4th February, Association of oncologists of Russia give voice and says thank you to the nurses, doctors, researchers, volunteers, advocates and other caregivers in oncology from around the country, as well as government agencies, who have worked these past 12 months through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full press release here (PDF)

Spain

Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA)

Communicado de la Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama con motivo del Día mundial contra el cáncer 2021

Con motivo del Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, que se celebra el 4 de febrero, la Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA) y las 47 Asociaciones federadas, recordamos que el cáncer no tiene fronteras y nos unimos al llamamiento de la Unión Internacional contra el cáncer (UICC), de la que forma parte nuestra Federación junto a 1.200 organizaciones de todo el mundo, bajo el lema “Yo Soy y Voy A”. Desde FECMA queremos colaborar para reducir el impacto del cáncer y nos unimos al objetivo de “impulsar la innovación para promover el control del cáncer de manera equitativa”.

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South Africa

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

World Cancer Day - Prioritise Your Health

On World Cancer Day, 4 February, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) encourages people to set and achieve personal goals enabling them to lower cancer risk and for cancer patients to optimise health, especially in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been all consuming, however, cancer control needs to remain a priority

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United States of America

National Comprehensive Cancer Network®

NCCN Gets Personal About Improving Global Cancer Care for World Cancer Day

Nonprofit alliance behind gold standard oncology guidelines shares stories of personal connections to cancer that inspire many within the organization.
Global oncology community looks at the impact from COVID-19 on cancer care over the past year.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [February 4, 2021] — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States—joins people and organizations worldwide in commemorating World Cancer Day every February 4. World Cancer Day 2021 is dedicated to the courage and achievements of people living with cancer and their families, as well as caregivers, health care providers, researchers, advocates, and other volunteers—and calls for everyone to join in helping to save lives from this disease. The 2021 World Cancer Day efforts are led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)—of which NCCN is a member. The theme “I Am and I Will” encapsulates the extraordinary spirit and strength of the cancer community. For 2021, NCCN employees took part in a 21-day challenge to get personal about cancer care, by sharing a look at how different staff members’ lives have been directly impacted by cancer.

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2020

International

World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer

GENEVA—The World Health Organization (WHO) today spells out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will see a 60% increase in cancer cases over the next two decades. The greatest increase (an estimated 81%) in new cases will occur in low- and middle-income countries, where survival rates are currently lowest.

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UICC Members

France

Centre Leon Bérard

La Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes et le Centre Léon Bérard s’associent à l’occasion de Journée Mondiale contre le Cancer.

Lyon - A l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale contre le cancer le 4 février 2020, la Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes et le Centre Léon Bérard s’unissent aux côtés des personnes touchées par la maladie pour montrer leur engagement dans cette lutte. La tour Incity sera pour l’occasion illuminée en orange comme de nombreux bâtiments symboliques dans le monde entier et accueillera une conférence sur la prévention des risques du cancer.

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Unicancer

2020, Unicancer s’engage envers les patients avec une charte partagée par tous les centres de lutte contre le cancer, et une campagne pour la journée mondiale de lutte contre le cancer

Paris le 20 janvier 2020 - Unicancer – la seule fédération hospitalière exclusivement dédiée à la cancérologie se dote d’une charte de 6 engagements envers les patients, partagées par tous les Centres de lutte contre le cancer (CLCC) qu’elle réunit. Incarnation des valeurs communes au réseau Unicancer - humanisme, innovation, quête de l’excellence et solidarité - ses engagements sont illustrés de preuves concrètes et personnalisées pour chaque CLCC.

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South Africa

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

World Cancer Day - who are you and what will you do?

On the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day (4 February 2020), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), challenges individuals to make a personal commitment to lower the impact of cancer for themselves, the people they love and the world. Every year 9.6 million people die from cancer globally. In 2018, an estimated 107 467 new cases of cancer in South Africa occurred. * Non- communicable diseases, including cancer, are one of the World Health Organization’s ‘ten threats to global health’. #IAmAndIWill #WorldCancerDay

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Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

International survey highlights cancer perceptions

World Cancer Day, observed by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), aims to mobilise urgent action from individuals, governments and the global cancer community to close the clear and unacceptable gaps in cancer risk awareness between higher and lower socioeconomic groups.

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Switzerland

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

World Cancer Day - who are you and what will you do?

Lugano, Switzerland, 4 February - Today on World Cancer Day, ESMO, the leading organisation for medical oncology, joins the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in its call to reduce the global cancer burden and commits to reinforcing its core educational mission to reach a larger base of medical professionals to play a critical role in cancer prevention.

An annual initiative led by UICC, World Cancer Day aims to mobilise urgent action from individuals, governments, and the global cancer community. This year, to mark the 20th anniversary of this appointment, UICC launched a global survey (1) of more than 15,000 adults across 20 countries to form an up-to-date picture of the public's experiences, views and behaviours around cancer.

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UICC Partners

MSD

Lors de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, MSD Suisse est unie dans le soutien de ses patients

La Journée mondiale contre le cancer, qui a lieu tous les 4 février, est un mouvement unificateur mondial mené par l'Union internationale contre le Cancer (UICC). MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) est un fier sponsor de cette initiative, participant au débat pour créer une vague de sensibilisation et d'action qui permettra des progrès puissants et de nouvelles avancées, bâtissant ainsi un avenir meilleur pour tous.

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MSD

Am Weltkrebstag steht MSD Schweiz geschlossen hinter seinen Patienten

Alljährlich findet am 4. Februar der Weltkrebstag statt, eine globale, vereinende Bewegung, die von der Internationalen Vereinigung gegen Krebs (Union for International Cancer Control, UICC) angeführt wird. MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) ist ein stolzer Sponsor dieser Initiative und beteiligt sich an den Gesprächen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen und daraus resultierende Handlungen zu lancieren, die einen kraftvollen Fortschritt und eine Weiterentwicklung ermöglicht und damit eine bessere Zukunft für alle schafft.

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Governments

Hong Kong

Public urged to lead a healthy lifestyle to tie in with World Cancer Day

The Department of Health (DH) today (February 4) urged members of the public to support World Cancer Day 2020 through leading a healthy lifestyle to prevent and control cancer.

World Cancer Day has been designated for February 4 each year by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) since 2000 to increase community understanding of threats posed by cancer and to unite the global population in cancer prevention.

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Luxembourg

Journée mondiale contre le cancer: 40% des cancers pourraient être évités en adoptant un mode de vie plus sain!

À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, célébrée le 4 février, le ministère de la Santé lance un message de sensibilisation à la lutte contre le cancer.

Le ministère de la Santé met l'accent sur la prévention. À côté du dépistage précoce, la prévention joue un rôle primordial dans la lutte contre le cancer. En adoptant des modes de vie sains - avec en premier lieu, le refus du tabac et la consommation modérée de l'alcool et en favorisant une alimentation saine et activité physique régulière - 40% des cancers pourraient être évités.

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Other

Canada

Fondation québécoise du cancer

Des actions concrètes pour la Journée mondiale contre le cancer : la Fondation québécoise du cancer se rapproche de la Montérégie

MONTRÉAL, le 3 févr. 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Le 4 février marque la Journée mondiale contre le cancer qui vise à sensibiliser la population et les gouvernements à travers le monde à prendre des actions concrètes face au cancer.

Depuis maintenant 40 ans, la Fondation québécoise du cancer soutient tous les Québécois qui reçoivent un diagnostic - et leurs proches, et ce peu importe le type de cancer, le stade, leur âge, d'où ils viennent, leur situation ou leur histoire.

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International

City Cancer Challenge

C/Can calls on cities to drive change in cancer care

Geneva, 4 Feb. Timed to coincide with World Cancer Day on 4 February, City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) is launching its first-ever global campaign, The City of Tomorrow. “C/Can is ready to support more cities around the world to deliver cancer solutions, and change the future,” says C/Can CEO Dr Susan Henshall.

The City of Tomorrow campaign is built on C/Can’s experience working with cities across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to design, plan and implement local cancer care solutions. It is driven by the urgent need to improve access to quality cancer care in response to the growing cancer burden, now responsible for 9.6 million deaths worldwide annually. C/Can knows this ‘dream’ can be realised when cities lead change through strong partnerships, data-driven decision making, and solutions created with and by people affected by cancer.

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ReAct

World Cancer Day – understanding how antibiotic resistance threatens cancer treatment

On World Cancer Day: ReAct highlights why effective antibiotics are essential for modern cancer care Patients with cancer rely on effective antibiotics as they undergo cancer treatment. Infections are one of the most common complications cancer patients experience, and it is not uncommon that multiple courses of antibiotics are needed while cancer treatment is ongoing. Antibiotics are also used preventively to avoid infections after surgeries and when patients’ immune systems are weak; for example when undergoing chemotherapy. As such, effective antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern cancer care.

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UICC Members

Australia

Cancer Australia

Early detection of colorectal cancer results in almost 100% patient survival

Today on World Cancer Day, Cancer Australia has released national data on cancer survival by stage at diagnosis* for colorectal (or bowel) cancer, which shows five-year survival is 99% if detected at stage 1.

Under the theme of ‘I Am and I Will’ World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for early stage cancer detection to significantly improve cancer patients’ chances of survival. World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year.

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International

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

IARC: “HPV vaccination is safe, effective, and critical for eliminating cervical cancer”

Lyon, France, 4 February 2019 – The latest figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) show that an estimated 570 000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2018, making it the fourth most common cancer in women globally. Every year more than 310 000 women die from this preventable disease, and about 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).

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Singapore

Singapore Cancer Society

Singapore Cancer Society & Partners Celebrate World Cancer Day on 4 February

Over 30 organisations pledge commitment to raise greater awareness and fight against cancer
Special video to be released on 4 February, 12pm showcasing organisations’ and individuals’ empowering messages to champion cancer awareness and prevention
The only city to have 5 buildings light up in support of World Cancer Day 2019*

Singapore, 28 January 2019: Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) commemorates World Cancer Day this year with the support from over 30 organisations who have come forward to pledge their commitment to raise greater awareness, support the community, and fight against cancer.

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South Africa

PinkDrive

Today, City of Joburg in partnership with PinkDrive commemorated World Cancer Day by providing health screening to residents of Alexandra, East of Johannesburg. The event mobilised and empowered residents of East bank and surrounding communities with knowledge around cancer as well as screening opportunities.

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Spain

Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA)

Statement of the Spanish Breast Cancer Federation (FECMA) on the occasion of World Cancer Day

Madrid, 01 February 2019.- On the occasion of World Cancer Day, which is held on 4th February, the Spanish Breast Cancer Federation - Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA) and the 45 Associations of Women with Breast Cancer which make it up and which are an active part of the associative movement of patients all join the “World Cancer Day” campaign of the Union for International Cancer Control - Unión Internacional Contra el Cáncer (UICC).

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Switzerland

La ligue contre le cancer, Suisse

Communiqué de presse de la ligue contre le cancer, Suisse – Le 4 février 2019, c’est la Journée mondiale du cancer

Berne – 22 janvier 2019 - Avec sa campagne sur les réseaux sociaux, la Ligue contre le cancer encourage à bouger. Les personnes atteintes d’un cancer peuvent déjà bénéficier des bienfaits d’une activité physique pendant la thérapie et la phase de réadaptation. À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, et en partenariat avec des associations et organisations sportives régionales et nationales, la Ligue contre le cancer incite les gens à bouger plus. En effet, le mouvement permet de prévenir cette maladie et d’en réduire les effets indésirables.

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United States

National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

On World Cancer Day, National Comprehensive Cancer Network Announces National Endorsements for Guidelines to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [February 4, 2019]—The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) announces formal endorsements from the governments of Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania for the NCCN Harmonized GuidelinesTM for Sub-Saharan Africa, while joining cancer leaders across the globe to raise awareness and take action for World Cancer Day on February 4.

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UICC Partners

Australia

Icon Group

Local cancer centre first in state to deliver cutting-edge radiation therapy treatment for advanced brain cancer

Icon Cancer Centre Hobart has delivered its first stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) treatment, an advanced technique used to treat, small well-defined brain tumours, including tumours that have spread from a primary cancer. The centre is the first oncology care provider in Tasmania to apply this precision treatment technique to brain tumours.

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Australian-first technology in Toowoomba continues to make a difference this World Cancer Day

A Dalby patient has become the 200th person to receive treatment on Australasia’s first Varian Halcyon system at the Radiation Oncology Centre (ROC) in Toowoomba. The Halcyon system is the latest in radiation therapy technology and was installed at ROC in October 2017. On World Cancer Day, the machine has treated over 200 patients, and delivered more than 5,800 treatments. The machine has the capacity to treat up to 50 patients a day and its pioneering technology simplifies every aspect of treatment, to deliver pinpoint precision and speed, alongside providing greater comfort to patients.

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This World Cancer Day Icon Cancer Centre celebrates one year of delivering world- class care to Mackay

Since opening at the beginning of 2018, Icon Cancer Centre has brought comprehensive, cutting-edge cancer care to Mackay’s backyard and has saved patients and their families over 355,000 kilometres of travel; that’s equivalent to 22 trips around Australia.

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Local breast cancer patients can now benefit from innovative heart protecting technique this World Cancer Day

Icon introduces cutting-edge radiation therapy technique previously unavailable in the region

A new treatment technique at Icon Cancer Centre in Rockingham is protecting patient’s hearts from radiation doses during left-sided breast cancer treatment.

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Kenya

Merck

Merck continues to empower Kenyan women through “Merck More than a Mother” and “Merck STEM for Women and Girls” programs

“Merck More than a Mother” supports infertile women through access to information, health and change of mindset.

“Merck STEM Program for Women and Girls” starts today in Kenya. Merck inaugurates “OLYMPIC School” where they equipped the library with a computer lab as part of their program “STEM for Women and Girls” in Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya, March 3, 2017 – Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announces their commitment to empower Kenyan women through their” Merck More than a Mother “and the start of “Merck STEM for Women and Girls” programs.

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United States

Pfizer

The Union for International Cancer Control and Pfizer announce new phase of global grants initiative supporting metastatic breast cancer patients

New phase of the SPARC MBC Challenge aims to expand the reach of the programme to 10 additional organisations, bringing the total to 50 cancer organisations in countries around the world, including India, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Greece, Australia and Nigeria, among others.

Geneva (Switzerland), February 4, 2019 – In conjunction with World Cancer Day, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Pfizer Inc. announce the third round of the Seeding Progress And Resources for the Cancer Community (SPARC): Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Challenge: their pioneering grants initiative designed to support the implementation of projects worldwide that address the specific needs of women with metastatic breast cancer in local communities – many of which extend beyond treatment.

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Other

En el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, expertos internacionales piden medidas en pro de la detección temprana para un aumento significativo de la supervivencia de los pacientes

Caudete (España), El Lunes, 4 de febrero, Día Mundial contra el Cáncer 2019, señala la necesidad de tomar medidas urgentes para potenciar la detección, el cribado y el diagnóstico del cáncer en sus fases iniciales con el fin de mejorar significativamente las probabilidades de sobrevivir de los pacientes con cáncer. Bajo el lema «Yo Soy y Voy A», el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, liderado por la Unión Internacional Contra el Cáncer (UICC), pretende incitar a las personas, a la comunidad de la salud y a los gobiernos a aumentar la concienciación pública y el acceso a la detección temprana, al cribado y al diagnóstico.

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Москва – 4 февраля, World Cancer Day 2019 4 февраля - Всемирный день борьбы с онкологическими заболеваниями

World Cancer Day отмечается с 2005 года по инициативе Союза международного контроля над раком (UICC) при поддержке Организации Объединенных наций, Всемирной организации здравоохранения и Международного агентства по изучению рака.

Цель этого дня - привлечь внимание к проблемам злокачественных новообразований, их распространения, лечения и профилактики, побудить общество и правительства разных стран на принятие серьезных мер по выявлению, скринингу и диагностике рака на ранней стадии

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AFRON Comunicato stampa

4 febbraio 2019, Giornata Mondiale contro il Cancro – Il 4 febbraio è la Giornata Mondiale contro il Cancro e anche AFRON Oncologia per l’Africa Onlus intende far sentire la sua voce.
Obiettivo di questa giornata è quello di attirare l’attenzione sulla seconda causa principale di mortalità a livello globale.

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Canadian Nuclear Industry marks World Cancer Day

OTTAWA (January 4, 2019) – The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is marking World Cancer Day by highlighting the important role nuclear technology plays in diagnosing and treating cancer.

On World Cancer Day, millions are urged to get active to help combat one of the world’s most deadly diseases. But every day, nuclear is on the frontlines in the battle against cancer.

“Canada has been a pioneer in the development of radioisotopes, saving millions of lives around the globe for over six decades in more than 80 countries,” said CNA President and CEO John Barrett. “Since the 1940s, our nuclear industry has demonstrated world-class nuclear expertise and achievements, leading to significant advancements in medical imaging, cancer therapy, and diagnostic development.

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Fadia Survive & Thrive Cancer Association commemorated the World Cancer Day

As part of its continuous cancer awareness and health advocacy initiatives in Kuwait, Fadia Survive & Thrive Cancer Association proudly organized ‘Together we are Unstoppable in fighting Cancer: I Am and I
Can’ awareness event and workshop dedicated to the World Cancer Day on February 4, 2019. World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control, the largest and oldest international cancer organization committed to taking the lead in uniting the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden.

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