cancer Awareness Day
Celebrate With Us
Join us as we celebrate the strength, courage, and hope of everyone affected by cancer. Each story shared and every myth challenged brings us one step closer to ending cancer stigma in South Africa.
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Cancer Awareness Days
Throughout the year, we recognize national and international cancer awareness days that highlight the importance of early detection, treatment, and support. These days give us all a chance to learn, share knowledge, and show solidarity with those affected by cancer.
Join us as we celebrate these key awareness moments and continue to spread facts, fight myths, and replace stigma with support.
Key Awareness Days and Months
- Cervical Cancer Awareness (01-30 January) – Teal
- World Cancer Day (04 February) – Orange & Blue
- Colorectal Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness (01-30 March) – Dark Blue & Burgundy
- Kidney Day (13 March) – Orange
- Testecular Esophageal Cancer Awareness (01-30 April) – Purple & Periwinkle
- Waldenstrom Cancer Awareness (17 April) White
- Bladder Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness (01-31 May) Yellow & Blue
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness (08 May) Teal
- Men Health Month (01 – 30 June) Blue
- Metastatic Breast Cancer (13 Oct) Pink
- National Cancer Survivors Day (01 June) Pink
- SC PC LC Awareness (01-30 Nov) Periwinkle & Purple White
- Prostate Cancer Awareness (01-30 Sept) Light Blue
- Breast Cancer Awareness (1-31 Oct) Pink
- Blood Cancer Awareness (01-30 Sept) Red
- Bone Marrow SCD and Leukaemia (15 July – 15 Aug) – Dark Green & Orange
- Childhood Cancer Awareness (01-30 Sept) Gold
Each awareness day is a reminder that knowledge saves lives. When we share facts and stand together, we make it easier for people to speak openly, seek help early, and live without fear or judgement.
