14/07/2026
Cancer takes more than 26 000 lives every day.* But nearly 4 in 10 cancer cases are linked to preventable risk factors.
🌍 Today, 20.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and close to 10 million die. Without urgent action, annual cases could reach nearly 35 million by 2050.
*Prevention and early detection can make a difference:*
🚭 Avoid to***co
💉 Get recommended vaccines, including HPV and hepatitis B
🏃 Stay physically active and maintain a healthy weight
🍷 Avoid alcohol
🩺 Take part in recommended cancer screening and don’t ignore unusual changes in your body
Cancer also takes an emotional and financial toll: *more than half of people affected report mental health challenges, and at least 45% face financial hardship.*
❤️ Cancer is more than a diagnosis. It affects people, families and entire communities.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Content adapted from WHO's cancer awareness update (July 2026).
