World Cancer Research Day (WCRD) is a global initiative celebrated annually on September 24th. Officially launched in 2016, the day aims to raise worldwide awareness about the vital role that scientific research plays in increasing cancer survival rates, improving patient care, and discovering effective treatments.

Organized by leading international oncology organizations, WCRD brings together scientists, healthcare professionals, patients, and the public. Its core missions are to secure sustainable funding for research, foster global scientific collaboration, and eliminate inequalities so that breakthrough medical advancements are accessible to everyone, everywhere. Every year, individuals and institutions are encouraged to sign the World Declaration for Cancer Research to pledge their support for a future free from the burden of cancer.