Please find below the World Cancer Day 2025 press kit, including factsheets on cancer, World Cancer Day, and people-centred care.
In 2024, World Cancer Day achieved more than 27,000 press mentions in 159 countries across print, online and broadcast.
World Cancer Day is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICCOpens in new tab).
For more information and to access leading experts for your news story, please contact – Eric Grant, Communications and Media Manager at grant@uicc.orgOpens in new tab.
Factsheet - General cancer facts (PDF)
Media advisory for World Cancer Day 2025 campaign will be available in January
Treating the body, not just disease: Future of integrative science in cancer careOpens in new tab - India Times - 18 February 2025
World Cancer Day highlights South Africa’s huge challenges with careOpens in new tab – Daily Maverick – 9 February 2025
Breast Care International founder wants gov’t to support Cancer Patients under LEAPOpens in new tab – Accra Online – 7 February 2025
Warriors With A Purpose observe World Cancer Day with Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital oncology patientsOpens in new tab – Citizen (South Africa) – 5 February 2025
Cancer survivors share inspiring stories on World Cancer DayOpens in new tab – Good Morning America – 4 February 2025
World Cancer Day “United By Unique” reflects on personal storiesOpens in new tab – Yahoo News/Medical Device Network (interview with Sonali Johnson, Head of Knowledge, Advocacy, and Policy at UICC) – 4 February 2025
World Cancer Day 2025: Can we absolutely control cancer?Opens in new tab – Times of India – 4 February 2025
("Interview with UICC Board Member Gilberto Lopes") - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYoZUvJuYDwOpens in new tab - 4 February 2025
'A gentle reminder': Kylie Minogue marks 20 years since breast cancer diagnosis with touching message on World Cancer Day Opens in new tab- SkyNews - 4 February 2025
NHS to launch world's biggest trial of AI breast cancer diagnosisOpens in new tab - the Guardian - 4 February 2025
SKMCH&RC organises event for cancer patientsOpens in new tab - The News - 4 February 2025
Metropolis Healthcare, Roche team up to launch HPV DNA testing in IndiaOpens in new tab – Business Standard (India) – 3 February 2025
Kate photographed by Prince Louis to mark World Cancer DayOpens in new tab - BBC - 3 February 2025
Kate Middleton shares new photo, powerful message for World Cancer DayOpens in new tab - Good Morning America - 3 February 2025
World Cancer Day on February 4 gets new campaignOpens in new tab – Citizen (Zambia) – 3 February 2025
February 4 Is World Cancer Day. Here Are The New UpdatesOpens in new tab – Forbes – 2 February 2025
2025 World Cancer Day: Nigeria Records 125000 Cancer Infections Annually - Project Pink BlueOpens in new tab – MSN – 2 February 2025
Firm urges FG, states to invest in advanced cancer technologiesOpens in new tab – The Guardian Nigeria – 2 February 2025
Global Campaign for Better Cancer CareOpens in new tab – Al Día – 2 February 2025
Innovations in cancer care: AI, diagnostics, and integrated approaches offering new hopeOpens in new tab – Daiji World (South Africa) – 2 February 2025
World Cancer Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And Theme Of The YearOpens in new tab – English Jagran (India) – 2 February 2025
'India Will See Rise Of 12% To 18% In Cancer Cases', Why Are People More at Risk In Recent TimesOpens in new tab – Zee News India – 30 January
'Have I Increased The Risks For My Children?' Chhavi Mittal Pens Note Ahead Of World Cancer DayOpens in new tab – News18 India – 30 January 2025
Doctor Jun Gong shares what modern medicine is doing about cancer, ahead of World Cancer DayOpens in new tab – KTLA5 – 30 January 2025
Charity founder tackling loneliness in people with cancer through letter writingOpens in new tab – Daily Mail/The Independent – 29 January 2025
UICC‘s New World Cancer Day Campaign Calls for Fundamental Shift in Cancer Care DeliveryOpens in new tab – The ASCO Post – 29 January 2025
Health expert calls for robust funding streams to escalate treatment of cancer Opens in new tab– Lusaka Times – 29 January 2025
World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’Opens in new tab – Bizcommunity South Africa – 24 January 2025
Los 5 tipos de cáncer más comunes en Chile: es la segunda causa de muerte en el paísOpens in new tab – MSN Chili – 5 February 2025
“Unidos por lo único” promueve la humanización de la atención oncológicaOpens in new tab – Informe21 Venezuela – 5 February 2025
Por qué se conmemora hoy el Día Mundial contra el CáncerOpens in new tab – El Tiempo (Colombia) – 4 February 2025
Catherine, princesa de Gales, sonríe en una nueva foto en el bosque con motivo del Día Mundial contra el CáncerOpens in new tab – CNN Español – 4 February 2025
Día Mundia contra el Cáncer artículos selectosOpens in new tab – El País – 4 February 2025
Letizia sobre la prevención en el Día Mundial del Cáncer: "Es una de mis palabras favoritas"Opens in new tab – El Mundo – 4 February 2025
Espanya és el setè país europeu amb més invencions per combatre el càncer, segons l'Oficina Europea de PatentsOpens in new tab – La Vanguardia – 3 February 2025
La nutrición oncológica, clave para mejorar la supervivencia y el tratamientoOpens in new tab – El Debate – 2 February 2025
¿Qué lo causa? ¿Se cura? Siete grandes dudas sobre el cáncer y las respuestas de los científicosOpens in new tab – La Nación – 2 February 2025
En un 49% aumentan barreras de acceso a los servicios de salud a pacientes con leucemiaOpens in new tab – La Gran Noticia – 2 February 2025
Más de 80.000 personas reclaman la financiación pública de medicamentos oncológicosOpens in new tab – La Vanguardia – 30 January
La Liga F se unirá a la acción "Brazaletes de esperanza" para concienciar del cáncerOpens in new tab – EFE/Infobae – 30 January 2025
Fujifilm Healthcare, nuevo Socio Visionary de la UICC para el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer durante el periodo 2025-2027Opens in new tab – Salud Ediciones – 29 January 2025
Cáncer: una enfermedad en aumento que causa de más de 9 millones de muertes a nivel mundialOpens in new tab – News In America (Caribbean) – 29 January 2025
La Unión Internacional para el Control del Cáncer lanza una campaña para pedir cambios en la atención oncológicaOpens in new tab – MSN Spain – 28 January 2025
Cáncer: una enfermedad en aumento que causa más de 9 millones de muertes a nivel mundialOpens in new tab – La Verdad Panama – 28 January 2025
Lutte contre le cancer : Un nouveau dis positif fait entrée dans le protocole des soins dans l’AdamaouaOpens in new tab – Echos Santé (Cameroon) – 9 February 2025
Ces cancers digestifs qui explosent chez les jeunes : « Nous passons à côté de quelque chose »Opens in new tab – Le Parisien – 3 February 2025
Cancer: "On guérit de mieux en mieux aujourd'hui en France", pointe le docteur Damien MascretOpens in new tab – FranceInfo – 3 February 2025
Journée mondiale contre le cancer : le skipper Eliaz Morineau lève le voile sur le papillomavirusOpens in new tab – Ouest France – 4 February 2025
Journée mondiale contre le cancer : face à la maladie, une salutaire libération de la paroleOpens in new tab – La Vie – 4 February 2025
Journée mondiale contre le cancer : "On doit davantage aider les patients dans leurs démarches"Opens in new tab – France Bleu – 4 February 2025
Journée mondiale contre le cancer: les recommandations pour lutter contre la maladieOpens in new tab – BFMTV Lyon – 4 February 2025
Pourquoi plus de jeunes adultes sont-ils atteints de cancer ?Opens in new tab – BBC Future – 2 February 2025
Sous-estimés, les défis de l'après-cancer sont nombreuxOpens in new tab – Léman Bleu – 30 January 2025
Pour soutenir la recherche, la Ligue contre le cancer de Haute-Garonne organise une course à pied solidaireOpens in new tab – Actu.fr – 29 January 2025
Cancer du sein: le gouvernement veut abaisser l'âge du dépistage chez les femmesOpens in new tab – MSN France – 29 January 2025
“Unis par l’Unique” : une campagne mondiale pour personnaliser les soins du cancerOpens in new tab – Pourquoi Docteur – 29 January 2025
La Cité des sciences célèbre la Journée mondiale contre le cancerOpens in new tab – L'Économiste Maghrébin – 29 January 2025
Dia Mundial do Câncer: Prevenção e Cuidado Começam com Cada Um de NósOpens in new tab - Forbes - 4 February 2025
Giornata mondiale contro il cancro 2025: 12 tipi di tumore legati a obesitàOpens in new tab - la Repubblica - 4 February 2025
Kate Middleton per la giornata contro il cancro: 'Coltivate ciò che sta oltre la malattia'Opens in new tab - la Repubblica - 4 February 2025
Giornata mondiale contro il cancro: vaccinazioni e screening gratuitiOpens in new tab – Il Corriere – 4 February 2025
4 февраля: какой сегодня праздник, что отмечают в России и мире?Opens in new tab (February 4: what holiday is today, what is celebrated in Russia and the world?) – Ria Novosti – 4 February 2025
El cáncer podría superar los 30 millones de casos en el mundo para 2040, estima la UICCOpens in new tab (Cancer could exceed 30 million cases worldwide by 2040, UICC estimates) – EFE/Infobae – 3 February 2025
Durchbruch bei Prostatakrebs-Therapie: Medikament bestrahlt die Tumorzellen wirksam „von innen“Opens in new tab – MSN Deutschland – 2 February 2025
World Cancer Day 2025: इन 5 चीजों को ज्यादा पकाने से बचें! बढ़ जाता है कैंसर का खतराOpens in new tab – Dainik Jagran – 2 February 2025
Os tratamentos ultrarrápidos contra o câncer que podem substituir a radioterapia no futuroOpens in new tab – BBC Future – 2 February 2025
الصحة العالمية: 50% من حالات السرطان يمكن الوقاية منهاOpens in new tab (WHO: 50% of cancer cases can be prevented) – 1 February 2025
Zahl der Krebstodesfälle bei Jüngeren deutlich gesunkenOpens in new tab – Die Zeit – 30 January 2025
Núcleo Norte da Liga Contra Cancro apela à participação em cordão humanoOpens in new tab – Sapo – 30 January 2025
World Cancer Day, tutti gli appuntamenti a Lodi e provincia: screening gratuiti dei tumori al colon-retto, collo dell’utero, prostata e mammellaOpens in new tab – Il Giorno – 29 January 2025
Fórum 'Cancro: da Prevenção à Reabilitação' a 4 de FevereiroOpens in new tab – DNoticias Portugual – 29 January 2025
Dia Mundial do Cancro: inovação e equidade na luta contra a doençaOpens in new tab – Sapo (Portugual) – 29 January 2025
