‘We can. I can.’ That is the tagline for the 2016 – 2018 World Cancer Day on 4 February. Marking the 10th anniversary of the global awareness campaign, the aim this year is to prove that every single person can make a difference in the fight against cancer.
World Cancer Day is part of the World Cancer Campaign, adopted following the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium. This summit took place on 4 February 2000, and subsequently the first ever World Cancer Day was celebrated on 4 February 2006. That tradition has continued every year, and the custom does not stop in 2016.
Just as cancer affects everyone in different ways, all people have the power to take various actions to reduce the impact that cancer has on individuals, families and communities.
World Cancer Day is a chance to reflect on what you can do, make a pledge and take action. Whatever you choose to do ‘We can. I can.’ make a difference to the fight against cancer.
Inspire Action, Take Action | Make healthy lifestyle choices |
Prevent Cancer | Understand that early detection saves lives |
Challenge Perceptions | Ask For Support |
Create Healthy Environments | Support Others |
Improve access to cancer care | Take control of my cancer journey |
Bulid a quality cancer workforce | Loved and be Loved |
Mobilise our networks to drive progress | Be Myself |
Shape Policy Change | Return To Work |
Make the case for investing in cancer control | Share My Story |
Work together for increased impact | Speak Out |
Source : https://www.worldcancerday.org/about/2016-2018-world-cancer-day-campaign