Breadcrumb What we do | Events World Cancer Day Why World Cancer Day matters Why World Cancer Day matters Cancer is one of the world's leading killers Put simply, cancer is one of the world’s leading killers. This year alone, nearly 9.6 million people will die of cancer, and left unchecked, the number of deaths will increase to 13.2 million per year by 2030. Many of these deaths can be avoided with increased governmental support and funding for prevention, detection and treatment programmes. Unless urgent action is taken to raise awareness about cancer and develop practical strategies to address the disease, millions of people will continue to die. Sadly, the greatest increase in cancer is projected to hit low- and middle-income countries, those least equipped to cope with the social and economic impact of the disease. There is an urgent need for action to raise awareness of the disease and to develop practical strategies to reduce the burden of cancer. World Cancer Day is the perfect opportunity to spread the word and create a global awareness of the disease in international media and global health and development programmes. Learn more Testimonial "World Cancer Day reminds Run For a Cure Africa (RFCA) of the global emergency that is cancer and how each of us play our part in controlling the disease. Witnessing how RFCA is a part of a larger community of advocates, gives our work so much meaning and spurs us into action." Ebele Mbanugo, Ed.D Founder/Executive Director Run For a Cure Africa (RFCA) Related pages World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It takes place every year on 4 February. Closing the gap in cancer care Tags World Cancer Day Journée mondiale contre le cancer Día Mundial contra el Cáncer Dia Mundial do Cancro Last update Monday 16 January 2023 Share this page
"World Cancer Day reminds Run For a Cure Africa (RFCA) of the global emergency that is cancer and how each of us play our part in controlling the disease. Witnessing how RFCA is a part of a larger community of advocates, gives our work so much meaning and spurs us into action." Ebele Mbanugo, Ed.D Founder/Executive Director Run For a Cure Africa (RFCA) Related pages World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It takes place every year on 4 February. Closing the gap in cancer care Tags World Cancer Day Journée mondiale contre le cancer Día Mundial contra el Cáncer Dia Mundial do Cancro Last update Monday 16 January 2023 Share this page