Cancer Awareness

Cancer awareness efforts are increasing due to the toll that this disease takes on the population. Many programs and organizations call attention to various forms of cancer throughout the year.

About Cancer Awareness

Cancer Awareness is a product of the dedication of groups and organizations who volunteer their time spreading the word about a specific cancer. They feel early detection and knowledge is key to survival.

You can find numerous days, weeks and months set aside for specific cancers through out the year. There are also many other Awareness dates set aside for other diseases besides cancer. For a complete list check out 2010 National Health Observances.

Some Cancer Awareness Dates are:
January:
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
March:
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
April:
National Cancer Control Month
May:
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Neurofibromatosis Month
Melanoma Monday (May 3rd)
June:
Sun Safety Week (June 1st to the 7th)
National Cancer Survivors Day (June 6th)
September:
Childhood Cancer Month
Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day (September 26th)
October:
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (October 13th)
National Mammography Day (October 22nd)
November:
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Hospice Palliative Care Month
National Healthy Skin Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Great American Smokeout (November 18th)

Colors of Cancer
The colors of cancer help create awareness of the many different types of cancers. Many associations have a specific color which is usually displayed with ribbons. For instance breast cancer is symbolized by the color pink. Cancer awareness is very important in saving lives and raising money for research to target specific cancers. Cancer ribbons are the most effective way for associations to show their color of cancer’. These symbols are exhibited every day on bracelets, pins, clothing and even magnetic ribbons for cars.

Here is a list of the most common cancers and their colors. This list can change as new cancers are brought into the spotlight and another association takes up its cause. Hopefully Cancer Awareness will one day wipe out cancer completely and all colors will symbolize cancer free.

All Cancer Survivors Lavender
Bladder Cancer Yellow
Bone Cancer White with Gold Outline
Brain Cancer Gray
Breast Cancer Pink
Childhood Cancer Gold
Colon & Colorectal Cancer Brown
Esophageal Cancer Periwinkle Blue
Gynecological Cancer Lavender
Head & Neck Cancer Red with White Stripe
Hodgkins Disease Violet
Hospice Care Burgundy
Kidney/Renal Kelly Green
Leimyosarcoma Purple
Leukemia Orange
Lung Cancer Pearl
Lymphoma Red
Male Breast Cancer ½ Blue and ½ Pink
Melanoma Black
Mesothelioma Royal Blue
Multiple Myeloma Burgundy
Ovarian Cancer Teal
Pancreatic Cancer Purple
Prostate Cancer Light Blue
Renal/Kidney Kelly Green
Retinoblastoma White
Testicular Cancer Orchid/Violet
Thyroid Cancer Light Blue
Transplant Green
(Source: chemoangels.net)

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