World Cancer Day

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Founded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), World Cancer Day looks to promote the importance of cancer education, screening, and treatment around the world. It was created as a way to support the goals of World Cancer Declaration.
Unlike some awareness days, Cancer Awareness Day makes it a goal to eliminate misinformation. The UICC runs many movements, one of which is #NoHairSelfie. “Hairticipants” shave their heads and share the pictures online with the hashtag to show their support. World Cancer Day takes place on February 4.