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February 4, 2012, is World Cancer Day

Cancer is a disease that knows no boundaries. On World Cancer Day — and all year round — NCI supports global health research and unites with others in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

•	Learn about World Cancer Day
•	Video: NCI's Center for Global Health
•	NCI Global Cancer Research Programs
•	NCI Center for Global Health

Higher Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates for Women with Certain Gene Mutations

An NCI-sponsored multicenter study provides strong evidence that BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation carriers with ovarian cancer had higher survival rates than women with ovarian cancer who did not have mutations in these genes.

•	Read the NCI News Note
•	Learn more about BRCA1 and BRCA2
•	Ovarian Cancer Facts

Recognizing the Role of Cancer Caregivers

Family members and friends often have major roles in giving care and support to cancer patients. Learn about resources that explain how to care for the patient and how to manage life as a caregiver.