Archives: Cancer Months

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

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th. The day aims to raises awareness about the importance of mental health and advocate against social stigma.

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day falls on October 10th. The day raises awareness and aims to improve the quality of life of infants, children and youth in palliative care.

World Thrombosis Day is observed on October 13th. The day raises awareness about thrombosis, which is an often overlooked part of the cancer journey and health in general.