World Cancer Day

Everyone’s cancer journey is unique. Each diagnosis, treatment plan, and recovery path is different — shaped by the individual, their circumstances, and the support around them.

In the UK, we are fortunate to have access to healthcare that is free at the point of need through the NHS, ensuring care and support are available to everyone when they need it most.

Progress worth celebrating

Over the last 50 years, the proportion of the UK population dying from cancer (the cancer death rate) has fallen by more than a fifth. This is an incredible achievement and a testament to advances in:

• Cancer prevention

• Early detection and screening

• Treatment and personalised care

Today, 1 in 2 people diagnosed with cancer will survive for at least ten years, compared to just 1 in 4 in the early 1970s. With ongoing research and innovation, we are on the cusp of even more improvements.

Still more to do

Despite this progress, cancer continues to affect millions of lives. World Cancer Day is an opportunity to:

• Raise awareness

• Support those affected

• Encourage early diagnosis

• Champion continued research and equitable access to care

Together, we can help build a future where more people survive — and thrive — after cancer.

Learn more and join the global movement at World Cancer Day:
https://www.worldcancerday.org/