What is World Cancer Day?

Join us on 4 February

World Cancer Day is an international day observed every 4 Februaryto raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic

The day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and was established in the year 2000.   

Cancer touches millions of lives in countless ways but it doesn't define who we are. We are more than a disease, more than a statistic. The new World Cancer Day campaign 2025-27 “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and will explore new ways of making a difference. It offers a three- year journey from raising awareness to taking action.

 

How can you get involved?

Share your story

Share your personal cancer story through text, video or artwork.

Tell us your story

Upside down challenge

A creative online or in-person challenge to get the world talking.

More about the upside down challenge

Download materials

Spread the word with social media images in several languages.

Download materials

Customise your poster

Add your own message and image to a World Cancer Day poster.

Create your custom poster

Join the action

Find an event near you on the Map of Activities or add your own!

Explore the Map of Activities
 

Make a donation

Your donation will help improve cancer care worldwide.

Donate