Click here to read Why iCARE about Cancer. Past and present events that underscore World Cancer Day for me, written in January last year.
World Cancer Day February 4th
CLICK HERE to learn more about the campaign and its organisers. #UNITEDBYUNIQUE #WORLDCANCERDAY
The day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and was established in 2000.
The World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.”
Every story counts
“Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis – it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story – stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more. That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.”
Get involved in any way you can. Because together, we can create change.
Together, we are #UnitedByUnique
Join us and take action
Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. This World Cancer Day, let’s come together to rewrite the future of cancer care - one where the needs of people and communities come first.
Everyone has an important role: those with cancer, loved ones, caregivers, friends, neighbours, practitioners, researchers, advocates, and allies.
Carer Mentor Resources and support
1. This is the iCARE Cancer Anthology, a collaboration with several writers:
2. A publications directory so new readers are signposted to other publications: iCARE: Cancer Publications Directory. Building a Community Network of Cancer Support
3. Articles, signposting to support organisations and an overarching index. Index: Cancer Articles & Resources. Building a community support network and resources
I’m continuing to update these resources.
If you’d like to share an article to help others, in the comments below please provide:
A short introduction about yourself
Article title and the URL link to your post
A special shout out to our community network who have written about their experiences. Care to share a new article?
Emma Vivian, Kristina Adams Waldorf, MD, Kate Harrison, Jenny Peterson, John Saltalamacchia, WordDance, Jeannie Moloo, Mel Erwin, Jennifer Garam, Tori Marsh, Bess Stillman, Hans Casteels, Rick Lamplugh, Guy Gratton, Mark Stevenson, Anthony Feig, Janine Cutting, Mikel K Miller, Elizabeth Austin, Jacqueline Dooley, Taryn, David Barrow, Kristen Davidson, Liz Arginteanu, Isabelle Plante, Dr Rachel Molloy, Daniel Flora, MD, Mary Braun Bates, MD, Mary Beth Kaplan🪶 Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️
Resources to spread the word
Here’s where you can find Materials for World Cancer Day
Please remember to ‘❤️’ LIKE the article to guide others to this community support.
John Saltalamacchia: "Gone" https://lifeafterlifeafterlife.substack.com/p/gone February 4th
I hear you, John. World Cancer Day heightens the grief. I'm sorry.
There are several people whose names I've said aloud today.
Thank you for sharing this piece with us.
Hans Casteels: February 4th: International Cancer Day. Congratulations, You’ve Discovered Cancer: A One-Day Festival for a 365-Day Disease By Hans Casteels, reluctant lifetime member of the oncology loyalty program (no free coffee, no points, no exit).
https://nutmegphantasy.substack.com/p/february-4th-international-cancer