This is a story about my best friend’s mother and my mother’s best friend. One died from cervical cancer. One survived.

City icons, emblematic landmarks and famous monuments light up for World Cancer Day across the world. 

With thousands of activities and events taking place in every corner of the world this 4 February, here is a very brief play-by-play of how the world joined in this World Cancer Day across the time zones. 

World Cancer Day Champion partner, Roche, opens up a conversation about the importance of rapid, broad and sustainable access 

• Inaugural launch of World Cancer Day’s 3-year campaign theme, “I Am and I Will” 
• Early cancer detection, screening, and diagnosis highlighted as one of the most impactful ways to save lives
• Over 18 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2018 globally
• Case studies expert insight on how to improve early detection

Visionary partner, MSD is sharing 'I Am and I Will' messages for World Cancer Day 

Leading musicians have come together for a World Cancer Day first to joining the global campaign to boost public health awareness and action against cancer.

Survey results released on World Cancer Day highlights need for shared language and more information of biomarkers, mutations and genetic tests.