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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

World Cancer Day 2025: Theme and significance to know

World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 every year. The day serves as a global effort to raise awareness about cancer and promote its prevention, detection, and treatment. Initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2000, this day has evolved into a significant event, mobilizing individuals, communities, and organizations worldwide to confront the challenges posed by cancer.

Every year, the day is observed with a special theme aimed at eradicating the disease along with having a better reach.

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