The cancer awareness dates found on this page are officially recognised annually as a national or international awareness date or observance. Please note, this list is to raise awareness and share information; it is not a comprehensive list of all cancer awareness dates.

National Cancer Prevention Month

• Risk Factors

February 4- World Cancer Day

• Cancer Myths
• 6 Healthy Living Tips for World Cancer Day
• “Tell Me How I Can Help”: What You Can Do for World Cancer Day

February 14 - National Donor Day

• How to Donate Your Hair in 3 Simple Steps . Also available in Spanish .
• Can I Donate an Organ to a Person With Cancer?
• Donating Bone Marrow Is Easy and Important: Here's Why
• What Can I Donate to Help People With Cancer?
• How Umbilical Cord Blood Can Save Someone's Life
• Help People With Cancer: Donate Blood and Platelets

February 29 – Rare Disease Day

• Finding Information and Support Resources for Rare Cancers
• Working Together to Treat Rare Cancers