January
01Awareness campaigns
- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
2026
Awareness Calendar
Each month is dedicated to raising awareness about different types of cancer. Join the fight.
Cancer awareness months are not governed by one global authority. Some campaigns are worldwide, while others are established by organisations in particular countries. Dates shown are for 2026.
February
02Awareness campaigns
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month
- Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Key dates in 2026
- 04World Cancer Day
- 15International Childhood Cancer Day
- 19World Cholangiocarcinoma Day
- 28Rare Disease Day
March
03Awareness campaigns
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- Kidney Cancer Awareness Month
- Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
- Brain Tumour Awareness Month
- Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness
Key dates in 2026
- 04International HPV Awareness Day
- 21Anal Cancer Awareness Day
April
04Awareness campaigns
- Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
- Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
- Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month
- Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
May
05Awareness campaigns
- Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
- Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Key dates in 2026
- 04Melanoma Monday
- 08World Ovarian Cancer Day
- 31World No Tobacco Day
June
06Awareness campaigns
- Cancer Survivorship Month
- Men's Health and Cancer Awareness
Key dates in 2026
- 07National Cancer Survivors Day
- 08World Brain Tumour Day
- 15–21Men's Health Week
- 18World Kidney Cancer Day
July
07Awareness campaigns
- Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month
- Head and Neck Cancer Awareness
Key dates in 2026
- 13GIST Awareness Day
- 27World Head and Neck Cancer Day
August
08Awareness campaigns
- Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
Key dates in 2026
- 01World Lung Cancer Day
September
09Awareness campaigns
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
- Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness
- Thyroid and Urological Cancer Awareness
Key dates in 2026
- 04World Leukaemia Day
- 15World Lymphoma Awareness Day
- 20World Gynaecologic Oncology Day
- 24World Cancer Research Day
October
10Awareness campaigns
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Liver Cancer Awareness Month
Key dates in 2026
- 13Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
- 25MDS World Awareness Day
November
11Awareness campaigns
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
- Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
- Mouth Cancer Action Month
- Movember: Prostate and Testicular Cancer
Key dates in 2026
- 10World NET Cancer Day
- 19World Pancreatic Cancer Day
December
12Awareness campaigns
No major, widely recognised cancer-specific awareness month was verified for December. Cancer education and support continue year-round.