Archives: Cancer Months

The National Day of Mourning is observed on April 28th. The day is one of mourning to remember workers killed, injured or made ill due to their work.

International Day of Immunology is observed on April 29th. The day honours immunologists from around the world.

World Healing Day falls on the last Saturday of April. The day promotes prioritizing physical and mental health, and well-being.

World Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October. The largest share of cancer in women, the day promotes awareness about breast cancer, early detection, and prevention. Several groups across the world and

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week is observed in the last full week of October. The day promotes education and awareness about cervical cancer.

Canadian Patient Safety Week is observed int he last week of October. The week promotes the health and safety of patients under care, and raises awareness of healthcare harm and shares resources