Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026

What is Cancer Prevention Action Week?

Each year, World Cancer Research Fund holds Cancer Prevention Action Week, which focuses on supporting and empowering the public to make changes to their daily habits, and that of their families, to reduce their risk of preventable cancers.

For Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026, World Cancer Research are highlighting the links between alcohol and cancer.

Did you know that only 58% of people in the UK are aware of the link between alcohol and increased cancer risk? Despite this, cutting back on the booze can reduce your risk of at least 6 types of cancer.

We want to spread awareness of the cancer risks of drinking alcohol and hold the government to account in creating an environment where everyone can choose to reduce their alcohol consumption.

When is Cancer Prevention Action Week?

Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026 will take place from the 17th-23rd of February.

How to get involved in Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026

To find out more please visit the World Cancer Research Fund website.

The charity has also created a campaign toolkit which you can download. It will give you more information on the campaign, as well as copy to use on social media which you can pair up with images.

Support our life-changing work

Why not replace a drink with a donation to World Cancer Research Fund as a reminder of why it’s so important to be aware of how much, when, and why you drink?

Currently, one in two people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime. Every gift we receive, whether big or small, helps us achieve our vision of living in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer.