Cancer Ribbon Colors And Months

Cancer Ribbons are also known as “Cancer Awareness Ribbons” a loop of colourful ribbons that people wear to show their support for cancer people or to raise awareness about cancer. People are often embarrassed and confused while recognizing a specific coloured ribbon. If you also don’t know which ribbon colour goes with which cancer.

There are multiple sorts of cancer ribbons with their own symbolic colour. We have compiled a list of all the cancer ribbon colours with cancer awareness months.

1. Head And Neck Cancer

Ribbon Color: White and burgundy

Awareness Month: April

The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) gave remarks that the usage of alcohol and tobacco are 2 of the most significant risk factors for Head and Neck cancer. The Head and Neck Cancer is assimilated a range of multiple cancers, including:

• Mouth Cancer
• Pharynx Cancer
• Larynx Cancer
• Nasal Cavity Cancer
• Sinuses Cancer
• Salivary Glands Cancer

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2. Multiple Myeloma Cancer

Ribbon Color: Burgundy

Awareness Month: March

March is Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness Month. The Burgundy awareness ribbon may symbolize the multiple myeloma being blood cancer. In this month, People and organizations show their support through fundraising for cancer research.

3. Leukemia Cancer

Ribbon Color: Orange

Awareness Month: September

September is Leukemia Cancer Awareness Month. The Orange awareness ribbon may symbolize the Leukemia Cancer.

4. Kidney Cancer

Ribbon Color: Orange

Awareness Month: March

March is National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, Kidney Cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers and it is more common in older age people. While all kidney cancer cases are not easy to prevent.

5. Breast Cancer

Awareness Month: October

Ribbon Color: Pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizations and those who do research on cancer wear pink dresses to highlight their stand against the epidemic cancer in their numerous campaigns. The National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation are constantly working to find out a cure for those suffering Breast Cancer.

6. Uterine Or Endometrial Cancer

Awareness Month: September

Ribbon Color: Peach

September is Uterine / Endometrial Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), endometrial cancer commonly affects the women with an average age of 60 at the time of diagnosis, after menopause.

7. Appendix Cancer

Ribbon Color: Amber

Awareness Month: No Awareness Month is mentioned

Appendix cancer is very rare than many other types of cancers. Amber ribbon colour is a sign of support for appendix cancer. Currently, no specific awareness month is mentioned for appendix cancer.

8. Childhood Cancer

Ribbon Color: Gold

Awareness Month: September

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Gold colour Ribbon represents all cancers that are occurred during childhood. American Childhood Cancer Organization has managed all-year campaign to spread awareness for cancer-fighting children and raise funds for their support.

9. Sarcoma Or Bone Cancer

Ribbon Color: Yellow

Awareness Month: July

July is Sarcoma / Bone Cancer Awareness Month. Yellow Ribbon is a symbolic colour for bone cancer. Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) and other organizations support cancer research through fundraising and spreading awareness.

10. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Cancer

Ribbon Color: Lime green

Awareness Month: September

September is World Lymphoma Cancer Awareness Month. Lime green is a symbolic colour of awareness for non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer.

11. Liver Cancer

Ribbon Color: Emerald green

Awareness Month: October

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. There are many foundations and charities who collect funds and raise awareness for the Liver cancer research. According to the American Liver Foundation (ALF), about 30,000 liver cancer cases are diagnosed each year.

12. Ovarian Cancer

Ribbon Color: Teal

Awareness Month: September

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. World Ovarian Cancer Day also takes place on 8th May, when people from all over the world spread awareness of ovarian cancer. Researchers say, estimated 1 in 75 women usually experiences Ovarian cancer during their lifetime. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), Ovarian Cancer is 5th leading cause of deaths in most women during the age of 35-74. 

13. Cervical Cancer

Ribbon Color: White and teal

Awareness Month: January

January is a Cervical Cancer Awareness month. It is designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month by the United States Congress. In the United States, almost 13000 women are diagnosed with Cervical Cancer every year, but it is preventable with appropriate vaccination and screening.

14. Prostate Cancer

Ribbon Color: Light blue

Awareness Month: September

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Light blue is the symbolic colour of Prostate Cancer Awareness. Organizations collect funds for developing the latest treatments. Prostate Cancer is diagnosed one in 9 men in the U.S. in their lifetime estimated by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).

15. Colon Cancer

Awareness Month: March

Ribbon Color:  Dark Blue, blue star

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It is symbolized by the dark blue ribbon. The blue star has also been a new awareness symbol which represents strength and regality. While, the ribbon-star combination represents the power, hope, awareness and the remembrance of cancer fighters. March is also the month of the following cancer awareness.

16. Stomach Cancer

Ribbon Color: Periwinkle blue

Awareness Month: November

November is Stomach / Gastric Cancer Awareness Month, which is vital to promote awareness of the disease and collecting funds for stomach cancer research. The organization No Stomach For Cancer  (NSC) gave remarks that stomach / gastric cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

17. Testicular cancer

Awareness Month: April

Ribbon Color: Light Purple

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, Testicular Cancer is widespread in  15-44 years old males. Regular self-examination is an essential tool to catch the Testicular Cancer in early stages.

18. Pancreatic Cancer

Ribbon Color: Purple

Awareness Month: November

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and many other organizations like PanCan collect funds for cancer research and raise awareness during this month.

19. All cancers

Ribbon Color: Lavender

Awareness Month: February

National Cancer Prevention (NCP) Month and World Cancer Day take place every year in February. A lavender colour ribbon is normally a sign of support for patients living all types of cancer. People often wear a rainbow of colourful ribbons or a ribbon with multiple colours to show the same thing.

20. Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer

Ribbon Color: Violet

Awareness Month: September

September is World Lymphoma Cancer Awareness Month.  Hodgkin lymphoma is a form of blood cancer where this disease (cancer) begins in the lymph nodes. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) have given remarks that Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the most treatable forms of cancer.

20. Skin Cancer

Ribbon Color: Black

Awareness Month: May

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. People wear a black ribbon to raise awareness about regular skin checkups as well as preventive screenings. Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) says, in U.S. skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, one person dies every hour from Melanoma which is the life-threatening form of skin cancer.

21. Carcinoid cancer

Ribbon Color: Zebra print

Awareness Month: November

November is Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Month. Zebra print is the symbolic colour of Carcinoid Cancer. According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Carcinoid Cancer normally appears in the small intestines and bronchial system in lungs and grows slowly. Sometimes, people feel no symptoms for Carcinoid cancer for a long time, but it can be still deadliest.

22. Brain cancer

Ribbon Color: Grey

Awareness Month: May

May is a Central Nervous System Tumor / Brain Cancer Awareness Month. The National Brain Tumor Society  (NBTS) estimated that in the U.S. almost 688,000 people are living with brain cancer.

23. Lung Cancer

Ribbon Color: White or pearl

Awareness Month: November

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and many other organizations work year-round to collect funds for research of lung cancer. Lung cancer is responsible for almost 27% of all cancer-related deaths, says IASLC.

24. Bladder cancer

Ribbon Color: Blue, yellow, and purple

Awareness Month: May

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. The American Bladder Cancer Society (ABCS) says bladder cancer accounts for almost 5% of all cancer cases.

25. Thyroid Cancer

Ribbon Color: Blue, pink, and teal

Awareness Month: September

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Blue, pink and teal colour ribbon is the symbolic sign of Thyroid Cancer.  American Thyroid Association (ATA) and many other organizations spread awareness to support people with thyroid cancer.

National Cancer Survivor Month

Month: June

June is National Cancer Survivor Month.

A Final Note

There is no awareness takes place in the month of June, August and December.

A Word From Our Spiritual Expert

Do you want to know what our most respectable Spiritual Expert Syed Karar Haider says for those who give hope to cancer patients by wearing ribbons?

Wearing Cancer Awareness Ribbon means you are giving hope to cancer patients which is indeed the greatest deed to win the pleasure of God.