World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day, led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), takes place on 4 February each year. It aims to raise awareness of cancer and encourage action on prevention, detection and treatment.

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4 February is World Cancer Day, led by the Union for International Cancer Control. Many of us have been affected by cancer, whether personally or through someone close to us. It is a good moment to check in on your own health, book any screening you have been putting off, and know where to find support. Our employee assistance programme is available confidentially if you need someone to talk to: [link to EAP].

4 February is World Cancer Day, led by the Union for International Cancer Control. Many of us have been affected by cancer, whether personally or through someone close to us. It is a good moment to check in on your own health, book any screening you have been putting off, and know where to find support. Our employee assistance programme is available confidentially if you need someone to talk to: [link to EAP].

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For the company channel on the day.

It is World Cancer Day today. If you have been meaning to book a check-up or screening, this is a good nudge, and support is always available through our employee assistance programme.

It is World Cancer Day today. If you have been meaning to book a check-up or screening, this is a good nudge, and support is always available through our employee assistance programme.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Remind the team where to find confidential support and health benefits. - Encourage people to make time for screenings and appointments. - Be aware some colleagues may be living with cancer or caring for someone who is.

- Remind the team where to find confidential support and health benefits.
- Encourage people to make time for screenings and appointments.
- Be aware some colleagues may be living with cancer or caring for someone who is.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

This day can be painful for people living with cancer, caring for someone, or grieving. Keep the tone supportive and practical, and never pressure anyone to share their own story.

This day can be painful for people living with cancer, caring for someone, or grieving. Keep the tone supportive and practical, and never pressure anyone to share their own story.

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Newsletter content ideas

Here's what you could include in your internal newsletter around World Cancer Day:

Share cancer prevention tips and screening reminders
Highlight the company's health benefits and support programmes
Feature employee stories of resilience (with permission)
Promote fundraising or charity partnerships

Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

World Cancer Day: What we're doing this year
It's World Cancer Day — here's how you can get involved
This week: World Cancer Day + team news
4 February: World Cancer Day at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add World Cancer Day to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to World Cancer Day. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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