World Cancer Day 2025 is Tuesday, February 4. This initiative aims to take the lead in creating a cancer-free world. Learn more about this global event and how you can participate.
What Is World Cancer Day?
World Cancer Day was started in 2000 by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to unite the global cancer community in the fight to end cancer.
UICC’s mission is to help prevent millions of cancer deaths worldwide by:
- Bringing about individual, community, and government action
- Improving cancer education
- Raising cancer awareness
UICC is dedicated to helping everyone access life-saving cancer treatment no matter how much money they have or where they live. The organization takes the lead on ensuring the fight against cancer is a world health priority.
“UICC’s mission is both to unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda.”
— The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Each World Cancer Day, hundreds of activities happen across the globe. The events serve to remind the world that we all must play a role in the fight to reduce the devastating impact of cancer.
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United By Unique: World Cancer Day 2025
Each World Cancer Day has a theme, and this year it is “United By Unique.” This theme focuses on putting people first in cancer care by sharing their personal stories and experiences. It aims to show that every diagnosis comes with a unique journey filled with strength, love, and hope.
The “United By Unique” campaign will span 3 years and explore various dimensions of cancer care:
- 2025: Awareness & Understanding
- Highlight the importance of people-centered cancer care.
- Share real stories to showcase unique cancer experiences.
- Emphasize compassion, empathy, and individual needs in treatment.
- 2026: Building Momentum & Action
- Encourage providers to adopt a patient-first approach.
- Strengthen support networks for cancer patients and caregivers.
- Promote policies that improve holistic cancer care.
- 2027: Lasting Impact & Change
- Advocate for long-term global improvements in cancer care.
- Ensure people remain at the heart of health care.
- Inspire continued action for a world where every cancer patient is seen as an individual.
Through these efforts, the UICC hopes to foster a more compassionate and effective approach to cancer care worldwide.
”The World Cancer Day theme ‘United by Unique’ places people at the centre of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.
Every individual facing cancer has a unique story, a unique experience – and yet, we’re all united by our shared commitment to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient.”
– Cary Adams, CEO of UICC
How to Show Your Support
There are many ways you can support World Cancer Day. The most important thing to remember is to get involved in any way you can. Change can only happen if people everywhere come together.
Here are some ways to show your support this World Cancer Day:
- Join the Upside Down Challenge using #WorldCancerDay and #UnitedByUnique
- Share official World Cancer Day materials
- Start a conversation with friends, family, and coworkers about cancer
- Make a donation to UICC
- Educate yourself and others about reducing cancer risks
- Wear blue and orange — the official World Cancer Day colors
- Participate in a World Cancer Day event near you
No matter who you are, you can take action toward ending cancer. Join the fight this World Cancer Day. Any amount of support can inspire the change needed for a cancer-free world.
