World Cancer Day is a global call-to-arms that takes place every year on February 4th.
Established by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2000, this event aims to mobilize the planet's inhabitants to put the spotlight on cancer. It seeks to raise awareness, educate, and push for actionable change.
What you need to know:
Every year, an astounding 10 million people worldwide lose their lives to cancer.
The day doesn't just focus on one type of cancer. It covers the full spectrum, from breast and lung to lesser-known ones like sarcoma and myeloma.
Schools, corporations, and even governments partake in activities ranging from educational seminars to fundraising marathons.
World Cancer Day serves as an annual checkpoint, a moment for the world to pause and refocus its collective energy on battling this global scourge.
It's not just about lighting up landmarks in orange and blue; it's about lighting the path toward a cancer-free world.