 The global community commemorates World Cancer Day on February 4th, 2020 with the slogan I am and I will. Cancer can be prevented and controlled by implementing evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, screening and early detection, treatment and care that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with cancer. The risk factors for cancer and are also the foreshadow risk factors for other non-communicable diseases are tobacco use, unhealthy diet, alcohol use, lack of physical activity including exercise. According to the chief medical officer's report for 2017, the data profile shows cancer as the number one cause of death. This profile also revealed that women lost more years of living than men to cancer. The Department of Health and Wellness joins the I am and I will campaign and encourages everyone to commit to strengthening personal actions that will reduce the impact of cancer. To further highlight the day, the Department of Health and Wellness encourages everyone to actively join in the campaign by wearing a color which represents a cancer that has affected a family member or close friend. Additionally, all are asked to make a commitment to engage in one positive healthy lifestyle activity on World Cancer Day or during the course of the week starting from Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. Example, no added sugar, add 10 minutes to your regular workouts, no tobacco use, drink more water, get recommended 8 hours of sleep. Cancer can affect anyone but can be prevented or its impact reduce if we actively engage in healthy lifestyle activities. For more information, contact the Bureau of Health Education at telephone number 468-5349.