World Lung Cancer Day, 2024

Every year on August 1st, World Lung Cancer Day is commemorated to raise awareness about the dangers, preventive measures, and early diagnosis of lung cancer, while also offering support to those affected.

Key Points

The theme of 2024 is - Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care.
Every year, on World Lung Cancer Day, the potential risk of lung cancer, prevention tips, lifestyle changes and treatment options are discussed. People are made aware of the risk of lung cancer and the significance of early detection.
The day also serves as an opportunity for people to come together and explore ways to make cancer treatment accessible and affordable for all.
In 2012, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) decided that every year, August 1 will be observed as World Lung Cancer Day.