Cancer is the leading cause of death for children. 80% of children with cancer survive in high-income countries, only 20% in low- and middle-income countries.

This 15th February marks International Childhood Cancer Day, an opportunity to emphasise that better survival is achievable and that cost-effective treatment can exist in all income settings.

Following the mobilisation around World Cancer Day, the global community turns the attention to children and adolescents affected by cancer on 15th February, International Childhood Cancer Day. 
Changing the tobacco industry's profit story offers a much-needed focus for future tobacco control policy

Dr Rob Branston from the University of Bath in the UK explains how tobacco industry profitability has contributed to the on-going tobacco epidemic and what can be done about it.

Only just a few days ago, this past 4th February brought together the global cancer community, inspired powerful conversations and saw thousands of activities that helped to raise awareness and connected communities.
This World Cancer Day, UICC gives voice and says thank you to all those in the cancer community who have worked these past 12 months through the pandemic

On World Cancer Day, UICC shines a light on the heroic responses to the pandemic by cancer organisations and individuals around the world struggling to maintain progress in cancer care.

This World Cancer Day, UICC has asked perfect strangers to engage in open and frank dialogue about cancer in a series of Common Ground conversations.
The theme of World Cancer Day, “I Am and I Will,” is a reminder that each person can help reduce the growing burden of a complex disease that impacts millions of people worldwide

To recognise World Cancer Day, Zsuzsanna Devecseri of Sanofi Genzyme reflects on the importance of taking action to identify and address gaps in cancer care.
Join UICC staff and individuals from around the world on the World Cancer Day Live page for a full day of live and exclusive events on 4th February

UICC will be streaming live a host of inspiring and educational events on World Cancer Day, including exchanges with experts and people living with cancer, a yoga session, book readings and musical performances.
Daiichi Sankyo is working hand-in-hand with the UICC in a number of forums to ensure the cancer community can stay informed and feel connected and empowered even while socially distanced

Daiichi Sankyo’s Gissoo DeCotiis examines the resilience of the cancer community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what those new challenges mean for future progress beyond COVID-19.
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