National Cancer Survivor’s Day

About National Cancer Survivor’s Day

This celebration of life was first observed in 1987. On the first Sunday in June each year, hundreds of communities nationwide honor survivors who are living with and beyond cancer. 

Cancer survival for common cancers Many of the most commonly diagnosed cancers have ten-year survival of 50% or more (2010-11).

More than 80% of people diagnosed with cancer types that are easier to diagnose and/or treat survive their cancer for ten years or more (2010-11).

4Feb

World Cancer Day

• Medical
• USA

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

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9Feb

National Toothache Day

• Medical
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Toothache Day

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14Feb

National Organ Donor Day

• Medical
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Organ Donor Day

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28Feb

Rare Disease Day

• Medical
• USA

Over 300 million people around the world are living with a rare disease.

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Father's Day

• Family
• Denmark

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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Pentecost Sunday

• Religious
• International

Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter

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National Gingerbread Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Gingerbread Day

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Women Chiropractors Day

• Occupation
• USA

June 5th marks National Women Chiropractors Appreciation Day.

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