The annual celebration—held on the first Sunday of June—brings together cancer survivors, families, healthcare providers, and supporters to celebrate life, recognize milestones, and raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship
World Cancer Day:
World Cancer Day 2026 is on Wednesday, February 4, focusing on the theme “United by Unique,” led by the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) to emphasize personalized cancer care, unique patient experiences, and demanding equitable access and action from leaders for a cancer-free world. The campaign encourages sharing stories, using resources from the World Cancer Day website, and advocating for people-centered health systems.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
From 1‑7 October, let’s commit to early detection, education, and support for every person affected by breast cancer.
Together, we can save lives through awareness and prevention.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
- Sunburn can occur within fifteen minutes, and the damage caused is permanent, irreversible and adds up with each exposure to the sun.
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and SA has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet (UV) levels in the world, resulting in one of the highest skin cancer rates globally.
- UV radiation is just as dangerous for outdoor labourers, sports people, on the playground or when driving to work, as it is when at the beach or pool. Rays can also reflect off surfaces and cause sunburn when it is overcast.
- It’s getting hotter, so be SunSmarter!
- https://cansa.org.za/be-sunsmart/
Sun Smart Skin Cancer Awareness
- South Africans at Higher Risk of Skin Cancer – “South Africa could become the skin cancer capital of the world,”
- https://cansa.org.za/south-africans-at-higher-risk-of-skin-cancer
- “I Started to Live My Life on Purpose” – CANSA Ambassador and melanoma survivor, Naniki Seboni joined Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, to speak about about her experiences of being diagnosed with stage 3 malignant melanoma at the age of 25.
- https://cansa.org.za/i-started-to-live-my-life-on-purpose-an-interview-with-naniki-seboni