World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day 2016-2018

                                 Theme – We can. I can.

 

Taking place under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’, World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.
Just as cancer affects everyone in different ways, all people have the power to take various actions to reduce the impact that cancer has on individuals, families and communities.
World Cancer Day is a chance to reflect on what you can do, make a pledge and take action. Whatever you choose to do ‘We can. I can.’ make a difference to the fight against cancer.

Key messages

	Inspire action, take action		Make healthy lifestyle choices
	Prevent cancer		Understand that early detection saves  lives
	Create healthy schools		Ask for support
	Create healthy workplaces		Return to work
	Create healthy cities		Take control of my cancer journey
	Support others to return to work		Love, and be loved
	Challenge perceptions		Make my voice heard
	Improve access to cancer care
	Shape policy change
	Build a quality workforce
	Make the case for investing in cancer control
	Join forces to make a difference

"On World Cancer Day, we have an opportunity to co