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 almost 10 years.  It’s nice to see NET orgs also jumping on this bandwagon.  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 – I think it’s one of thank you, hope or not alone!). 

There is an annual theme for WCD and this year it is United By Unique.  United in our message, unique in our stories. The latter certainly shows similarity to Neuroendocrine Cancer.  As are the other 2 themes further down.

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