Today is World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is an international day observed every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilize action to address the global cancer epidemic.
The day is led by the Union for International Cancer ControlOpens in new tab (UICC) and was established in the year 2000.
The World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027, “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and explores new ways of making a difference. Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis—it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story - stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more. That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes. Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. A world where the needs of people and communities are at the heart of health systems.
For more information about cancer, visit the World Health Organization Cancer Fact Sheet here.
For information about cancer in Illinois and to view the 2022 - 2027 Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health wesite cancer resources and publications.