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World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4. It was first established during the World Summit Against Cancer in 2000, held in Paris, where the Charter of Paris Against Cancer was signed by leaders of government agencies and cancer organizations worldwide.

This document contains ten points that set out the global cooperative commitment to improving the quality of life of cancer patients and to continuing progress in cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness about cancer and its prevention while urging governments and individuals worldwide to take necessary measures against the disease.

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) supports its member organizations by developing tools and guidelines to help manage local cancer awareness campaigns. These campaigns align with the goals and mission of World Cancer Day, aiming to save millions of lives each year through the implementation of effective resource strategies focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Furthermore, fear can be reduced, awareness increased, myths and misconceptions minimized, and behaviors changed by raising the level of knowledge about cancer. As awareness and understanding of the disease grow, so does control over risk factors and prevention. Increasing awareness of cancer prevention has become a prominent goal for many cancer and health organizations worldwide.

The World Cancer Day campaign 2025-27, “United by Unique,” places people at the center of care and explores new ways of making a difference. It offers a three-year journey from raising awareness to taking action.