Cancer is a disease that affects more and more people, being a cause of death for millions worldwide, Therefore, it is important to raise awareness among the population about cancer for early diagnosis.
In order to give more visibility to such a deadly disease, World Cancer Day is celebrated every February 4, to create more social awareness.
It is common to see on this day, as well as others, colored ribbons to represent solidarity against types of cancer, as are the following.
Pink: breast cancer
It is the type of cancer that occurs most frequently in women, and with the solidarity bond of , linked to women, the aim is to show support to those who have been diagnosed, but also to those who have died from it with colors of cancer.
Blue: breast cancer in men
Men, like women, have breast tissue, and although the numbers are considerably lower compared to women, men do suffer from breast cancer, this fact appearing with the link of , because it is associated with men.
Light blue: prostate cancer
In the case of men, the most common type of cancer is prostate cancer, which sometimes develops without symptoms or slowly, using the light blue cancer ribbon to encourage having an annual check-up with the urologist.
Navy blue: colon cancer
Colon cancer, or also known as colorectal, is the second most common type in both women and men, with the navy blue ribbon representing it.
Lavender: testicular cancer
It is a cancer that, as its name indicates, occurs in the testicles, and this lavender ribbon aims to create more sensitivity.
Purple: pancreatic cancer
Pancreatitis, family history and even smoking are causes of pancreatic cancer, which is visible with the purple ribbon to invite people to lead a better lifestyle and have check-ups to avoid it or treat it in time.
Black: skin cancer
It is also known as melanoma, a type of cancer that can be treated effectively if diagnosed in time, and with black ribbon, we want to make people be more attentive to their skin in case of the appearance of lesions or new moles.
Gray: brain cancer
Brain cancer can begin as a tumor or a mass in the brain that grows progressively, and the more it progresses, the less likely it is to overcome it, which is why, with the gray ribbon, we want to make a call to conscience.
Gold: childhood cancer
The golden ribbon encompasses all types of cancer that may occur in a boy or girl’s childhood.
Target: lung and bone cancer
On the one hand, tobacco is the main cause of lung cancer, while, on the other hand, the cause of bone cancer is unknown, although it is believed to have to do with hereditary issues.
Violet: esophageal and stomach cancer
Tobacco is also the cause of esophageal cancer, and also increases the risk of stomach cancer.
Orange: kidney cancer and leukemia
Again, tobacco is a factor that increases the chances of kidney cancer, and as for leukemia, it is a cancer that affects blood tissues.
Turquoise: ovarian and cervical cancer
Ovarian cancer can be caused by inherited genes and certain conditions, while cervical cancer almost always has to do with HPV.