World Indigenous Peoples Day

 

For the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. Learn how ACS is focusing cancer disparities in the Indigenous Community at cancer.org.

International Cat Day

 

Most healthy inside cats are safe for cancer patients and can be an important source of emotional support while they receive treatment. Learn more at cancer.org.

National Root Beer Float Day

 

Get some healthy receipts for sweet treats at cancer.org.

National Coloring Book Day

 

Download and print your Relay For Life coloring and activity book at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VK08PhWfUox7RFbrEabu0lMtSQKCRx3Y/view.

National Immunization Awareness Month

 

Find out what you can do to help decrease your chances of getting HPV and the different types of cancer linked to it. Get answers to common questions about the HPV vaccines available today at cancer.org.

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.