4th February – World Cancer Day 2026 – Cancer turned my life upside down

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What is World Cancer Day?

World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest international cancer organisation dedicated to taking action on cancer. UICC unites and supports the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda.

Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, UICC has more than 1120 member organisations in over 172 countries and territories. The membership base includes the world’s major cancer leagues and societies, research institutes, treatment centres, hospitals, ministries of health, public health agencies and patient support groups.

I have been partaking in this annual event for around 10 years.  It’s nice to see NET orgs also jumping on this bandwagon (you’re welcome!).  My aim is focussed on making sure NET gets a mention in the thousands of posts that will ensue. You can see my story for this year by clicking here (please show support).

There is an annual theme for WCD and this year it is ‘Cancer Turned My World Upside Down’.  I know from reading stories in my group that this is a common theme. 

You can also reach my story by clicking on the picture below.

Disclaimer

I am not a doctor or any form of medical professional, practitioner or counsellor. None of the information on my website, or linked to my website(s), or conveyed by me on any social media or presentation, should be interpreted as medical advice given or advised by me.

Neither should any post or comment made by a follower or member of my private group be assumed to be medical advice, even if that person is a healthcare professional.

Please also note that mention of a clinical service, trial/study or therapy does not constitute an endorsement of that service, trial/study or therapy by Ronny Allan, the information is provided for education and awareness purposes and/or related to Ronny Allan’s own patient experience. This element of the disclaimer includes any complementary medicine, non-prescription over the counter drugs and supplements such as vitamins and minerals.

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Ronny

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