National Avocado Day

 

Avocados are loaded with “good,” unsaturated fat, as well as heart-healthy fiber, potassium, and folate. And they’re delicious in the cancer.org classic recipe for Guacamole.

Friendship Day

 

A cancer diagnosis affects close friends too. At cancer.org, find out how to be supportive and helpful when you talk with someone who has cancer.

Parent’s Day

 

A cancer diagnosis affects the whole family. Find information on what to expect if you are caring for someone with cancer at cancer.org.

International Self Care Day

 

Self Care is crucial to both cancer survivors, caregivers, and the entire cancer care team. At cancer.org, view the ACS's video series which provides self-care techniques to improve your quality of life.

National Hot Dog Day

 

The World Health Organization has some serious concerns about some of Americans’ favorite foods. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies processed meat (includes hot dogs, ham, bacon, sausage, and some deli meats) as a carcinogen, something that causes cancer. Learn more about what's wrong with hot dogs at cancer.org.

World Jump Day

 

Being active is an important part of staying healthy, regardless of your age. It may also lower your risk for certain types of cancer. Get suggestions to help you get and stay active at cancer.org.

National Ice Cream Day

 

If your doctor suggests lowering the fat in your diet, you may use low-fat products for milk, ice cream, sour cream, peanut butter, yogurt, cookies, etc. Try these doctor recommended receipts at cancer.org. 

World Youth Skills Day

 

As an ACS youth volunteer, you are joining millions of others who are leading the fight for a world without cancer. With your help, the American Cancer Society is funding research that could lead to the next big cancer breakthrough and providing free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support. ACS offers many different free online curriculum and courses for volunteers, learn more and sign up today at cancer.org.

Cow Appreciation Day

 

Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that is marketed to dairy farmers to increase milk production in cows. It has been used in the United States since it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993, but its use is not permitted in the European Union, Canada, and some other countries. Learn more about rBGH and its potential effects on health at cancer.org.

All American Pet Photo Day

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets can have positive effects on our physical health. Being around them can help decrease our blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Learn more at cancer.org.

National Sugar Cookie Day

 

Find out what the American Cancer Society recommends regarding body weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Learn how following these recommendations may help lower your risk for certain cancers at cancer.org.

National Video Game Day

 

Bring your best game to our mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer! Gamers vs. Cancer is a program that invites you to get involved by taking part in a livestream fundraising event and organizing a gaming tournament. Learn more at cancer.org.

World Chocolate Day

 

It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and boosts your mood. But is that really true? Find out at cancer.org. 

Independence Day

 

UV Safety Month

 

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of this exposure comes from the sun, but some can come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning beds and sun lamps. People who get a lot of exposure to UV rays are at greater risk for skin cancer.

The main types of UV rays that can affect your skin include UVA rays and UVB rays. UVB rays have more energy and are a more potent cause of at least some skin cancers, but both UVA and UVB rays can damage skin and cause skin cancer. There are no safe UV rays.

Learn how to protect yourself from UV rays at cancer.org.