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World Cancer Day

Every year, the Union for International Cancer Control's (UICC) World Cancer Day aims to bring the growing cancer crisis to the attention of the public, government leaders and health policymakers worldwide.

World Cancer Day is February 4th. AICR and our global network are helping to raise awareness of World Cancer Day in the US and throughout the world.

AICR Supports World Cancer Day

Marilyn Gentry, President of the American Institute for Cancer Research, urges Americans to get the facts about cancer.

Press Release

Americans are less aware that they can protect themselves against cancer than they were four years ago, according to the latest survey from the AICR.

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Pledge to Prevent Cancer

Show your support for World Cancer Day by pledging to spread the message and make one healthy change.

Cancer Myths:Get the Facts

Cancer Myths:
Get the Facts

Myth: Cancer is just bad luck. Fact: You can protect yourself.

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UICC Information

Read more about UICC and how to get involved.

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Cancer Infographics

Get the facts and figure about cancer's impact in the world and cancer prevention.

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AICR 2013 Cancer Risk Awareness Survey

Read or download the survey results (PDF).

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7 Common Cancer Myths: Slideshow

We walk you through the cancer myths we get asked about most often.

Published on February 1, 2013

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