Cancer Awareness Ribbon Colors & Statistics

CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLORS & STATISTICS

There is over 200 variations of cancer, each ribbon represents a form of cancer. You can show your support by wearing a specific ribbon color on any given day. Awareness ribbons are symbols to raise consciousness and show support for a cause. 

Below is a list of the most common ribbons including detailed information Patient versions & Professional versions including Statistics, Research, Screening, Causes and Prevention, Treatment Genetics & More!    

When cancer of the appendix cannot be removed completely with surgery, the standard treatment is to give patients the same chemotherapy regimens used to treat colorectal cancer.

GI carcinoid tumors are rare and most grow very slowly. Most of them occur in the small intestine, rectum, and appendix. Sometimes more than one tumor will form. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is part of the body's digestive system. It helps to digest food, takes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from food to be used by the body and helps pass waste material out of the body. Currently there is not a specific month to support Appendix Cancer Awareness.

The GI tract is made up of these and other organs:

• Stomach
• Small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum)
• Colon
• Rectum

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BLADDER CANCER
Colors: Blue, Marigold & Purple   
Awareness month: May

In the United States, each year almost 71,000 new cases are diagnosed. It accounts for about 5 percent of all new cancer cases in the United States.

The most common type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma, also called urothelial carcinoma. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage. 

There are three types of bladder cancer that begin in cells in the lining of the bladder. These cancers are named for the type of cells that become malignant (cancerous):

• Transitional cell carcinoma: Cancer that begins in cells in the innermost tissue layer of the bladder. These cells are able to stretch when the bladder is full and shrink when it is emptied. Most bladder cancers begin in the transitional cells. Transitional cell carcinoma can be low-grade or high-grade:
• Low-grade transitional cell carcinoma often recurs (comes back) after treatment, but rarely spreads into the muscle layer of the bladder or to other parts of the body.
• High-grade transitional cell carcinoma often recurs (comes back) after treatment and often spreads into the muscle layer of the bladder, to other parts of the body, and to lymph nodes. Almost all deaths from bladder cancer are due to high-grade disease.
• Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that begins in squamous cells (thin, flat cells lining the inside of the bladder). Cancer may form after long-term infection or irritation.
• Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins in glandular cells that are found in the lining of the bladder. Glandular cells in the bladder make substances such as mucus. This is a very rare type of bladder cancer.

Cancer that is in the lining of the bladder is called superficial bladder cancer.
Cancer that has spread through the lining of the bladder and invades the muscle wall of the bladder or has spread to nearby organs and lymph nodes is called invasive bladder cancer.

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BRAIN CANCER
Color: Grey
Awareness month: May

Brain and spinal cord (also known as central nervous system, or CNS) tumors can be benign or malignant.
Number of New Cases and Deaths per 100,000: The number of new cases of brain and other nervous system cancer was 6.4 per 100,000 men and women per year. The number of deaths was 4.4 per 100,000 men and women per year. These rates are age-adjusted and based on 2011-2015 cases and deaths.

Lifetime Risk of Developing Cancer: Approximately 0.6 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with brain and other nervous system cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2013-2015 data.

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BREAST CANCER
 Color: Pink
 Awareness month: October

Breast cancer is the most common noncutaneous cancer in U.S. women, with an estimated 62,930 cases of in situ disease and 268,600 cases of invasive disease in 2019. Thus, fewer than one of six women diagnosed with breast cancer die of the disease. By comparison, it is estimated that about 66,020 American women will die of lung cancer in 2019.
Men account for 1% of breast cancer cases and breast cancer deaths.

The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts. Cancer that begins in the lobes or lobules is called lobular carcinoma and is more often found in both breasts than are other types of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer in which the breast is warm, red, and swollen.

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CARCINOID CANCER
Color: Zebra Print
Awareness month: November

Gastrointestinal (GI) carcinoid tumors are slow-growing tumors that form in the GI tract, mainly in the rectum, small intestine, or appendix. These tumors can ultimately be fatal, but their slow-growing nature means people typically live for many years. GI carcinoid tumors are rare and most grow very slowly. Most of them occur in the small intestine, rectum, and appendix. Sometimes more than one tumor will form.

A gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor is cancer that forms in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. They usually begin in the lining of the digestive tract or in the lungs. This type of cancer is a slow growing cancer that can show up in various parts throughout your body.

Signs and symptoms may be caused by the growth of the tumor and/or the hormones the tumor makes. Some tumors, especially tumors of the stomach or appendix, may not cause signs or symptoms. Carcinoid tumors are often found during tests or treatments for other conditions.

Carcinoid tumors in the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), colon, and rectum sometimes cause signs or symptoms as they grow or because of the hormones they make. Other conditions may cause the same signs or symptoms. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:

Duodenum
Signs and symptoms of GI carcinoid tumors in the duodenum (first part of the small intestine, that connects to the stomach) may include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Change in stool color
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
• Heartburn

Jejunum and ileum
Signs and symptoms of GI carcinoid tumors in the jejunum (middle part of the small intestine) and ileum (last part of the small intestine, that connects to the colon) may include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss for no known reason
• Feeling very tired
• Feeling bloated
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Colon
Signs and symptoms of GI carcinoid tumors in the colon may include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss for no known reason

Rectum
Signs and symptoms of GI carcinoid tumors in the rectum may include the following:

• Blood in the stool
• Pain in the rectum
• Constipation

Signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome include the following:
These signs and symptoms may be caused by gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors or by other conditions. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these signs or symptoms.

• Redness or a feeling of warmth in the face and neck
• Abdominal pain
• Feeling bloated
• Diarrhea
• Wheezing or other trouble breathing
• Fast heartbeat

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CERVICAL CANCER
Colors: Teal and White
Awareness month: January

Cervical cancer is nearly always caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).

Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the cervix go through a series of changes in which cells that are not normal begin to appear in the cervical tissue. When cells change from being normal cells to abnormal cells, it is called dysplasia. The abnormal cervical cells may go away without treatment, stay the same, or turn into cancer cells over many years.

Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV infection, which is spread through sexual activity. Women who are not sexually active have almost no risk of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented entirely, by having regular Pap tests.

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CHILDHOOD CANCER
Color: Gold
Awareness month: September

A cancer diagnosis is upsetting at any age, but especially so when the patient is a child. It's natural to have many questions, such as, Who should treat my child? Will my child get well?

Types of Cancer in Children
In the United States in 2019, an estimated 11,060 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children from birth to 14 years, and about 1,190 children are expected to die from the disease. Although cancer death rates for this age group have declined by 65 percent from 1970 to 2016, cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease among children.

The most common types of cancer diagnosed in children ages 0 to 14 years are leukemias, brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and lymphomas.

Cancer in children and adolescents is rare. Since 1975, the number of new cases of childhood cancer has slowly increased. Since 1975, the number of deaths from childhood cancer has decreased by more than half.

Unusual cancers are so rare that most children's hospitals are likely to see less than a handful of some types in several years. Because the unusual cancers are so rare, there is not a lot of information about what treatment works best. A child's treatment is often based on what has been learned from treating other children.

There are different types of treatment for children with unusual cancers.

The types of treatment that a child with cancer receives will depend on the type of cancer and how advanced it is.
Common treatments include: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant. 

Children with unusual cancers should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children.

Seven types of standard treatment are used:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Watchful waiting
• Targeted therapy

According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, nearly 16,000 people younger than 21 years are diagnosed with cancer every year in the United States. About one in four of them will not survive. According to the National Cancer Institute, the most common types of cancer in children are acute lymphocytic leukemia, neuroblastoma, and brain and other nervous system tumors.

Leukemias, which are cancers of the bone marrow and blood, are the most common childhood cancers. The causes of most childhood cancers are not known. About 5 percent of all cancers in children are caused by an inherited mutation.
(a genetic mutation that can be passed from parents to their children).

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COLON CANCER
Color: Blue
Awareness month: March

Colorectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon or the rectum.

Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancer that affects either of these organs may also be called colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death from cancer in the United States.

The number of new colorectal cancer cases and the number of deaths from colorectal cancer are both decreasing a little bit each year in adults aged 55 and older. However, in adults younger than 55 years, the number of new colorectal cancer cases has slowly increased in recent years. The number of new colorectal cancers and deaths from colorectal cancer are higher in African Americans than in other races.

Finding and treating colorectal cancer early may prevent death from colorectal cancer. The great majority of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50. Colon cancer can occur in younger people, but it occurs much less frequently.

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ENDOMETRIAL CANCER (Uterine Cancer)
Color: Peach
Awareness month: September

Uterine cancers can be of two types: endometrial cancer (common) and uterine sarcoma (rare). Endometrial cancer can often be cured. Uterine sarcoma is often more aggressive and harder to treat.

Endometrial cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the endometrium. 

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, a hollow, muscular organ in a woman’s pelvis. The uterus is where a fetus grows. In most non pregnant women, the uterus is about 3 inches long. The lower, narrow end of the uterus is the cervix, which leads to the vagina.

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ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Color: Periwinkle
Awareness month: April

The most common types of esophageal cancer are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These two forms of esophageal cancer tend to develop in different parts of the esophagus and are driven by different genetic changes.

Esophageal cancer is more common in men than in women, with 16,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States.

When esophageal cancer is found very early, there is a better chance of recovery. Esophageal cancer is often in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed. At later stages, esophageal cancer can be treated but rarely can be cured.

Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.

The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that moves food and liquid from the throat to the stomach. The wall of the esophagus is made up of several layers of tissue, including mucous membrane, muscle, and connective tissue. Esophageal cancer starts on the inside lining of the esophagus and spreads outward through the other layers as it grows.

Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer are weight loss and painful or difficult swallowing.

These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by esophageal cancer or by other conditions.
Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:

• Painful or difficult swallowing
• Weight loss
• Pain behind the breastbone
• Hoarseness and cough
• Indigestion and heartburn
• A lump under the skin 

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GALLBLADDER CANCER
Color: Green
Awareness month: February

Gallbladder cancer is a rare cancer and difficult to diagnose because of it’s lack of early signs and symptoms. It is sometimes found when the gallbladder is checked for gallstones or removed. As with most types of cancer, survival depends on when the cancer is identified.

Gallbladder cancer is more common in women and Native Americans.

Gallbladder cancer is difficult to diagnose because there are no symptoms in its early stages and isn’t often found until it’s in advanced stages. As with most types of cancer, survival depends on when the cancer is identified. Because it is often found late, it can be hard to treat gallbladder cancer. 

Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination.

Gallbladder cancer is more common in women and Native Americans.
Symptoms include:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
• Pain above the stomach
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Bloating
• Lumps in the abdomen

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HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Colors: Burgundy and Ivory
Awareness Week: April 2–9, 2017

Head and neck cancers account for approximately 4% of all cancers in the United States. Head and neck cancers are also diagnosed more often among people over age 50 than they are among younger people.

Head and neck cancers include cancers in the larynx, throat, lips, mouth, nose, and salivary glands. Tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, and infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) increase the risk of head and neck cancers.

The most common type of head and neck cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.

About 9 out of 10 head and neck cancers (90%) start in squamous cells,
which are the cells lining the mouth, nose and throat.

Treatment for head and neck cancer can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of treatments.

What are cancers of the head and neck?
Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, inside the mouth, the nose, and the throat).
These squamous cell cancers are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck.

Head and neck cancers can also begin in the salivary glands, but salivary gland cancers are relatively uncommon. Salivary glands contain many different types of cells that can become cancerous, so there are many different types of salivary gland cancer. 

Cancers of the head and neck are further categorized by the area of the head or neck in which they begin.
These areas are described below and labeled in the image of head and neck cancer regions.

Oral cavity: Includes the lips, the front two-thirds of the tongue, the gums, the lining inside the cheeks and lips, the floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongue, the hard palate (bony top of the mouth), and the small area of the gum behind the wisdom teeth.

Pharynx: The pharynx (throat) is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose and leads to the esophagus. It has three parts: the nasopharynx (the upper part of the pharynx, behind the nose); the oropharynx (the middle part of the pharynx, including the soft palate [the back of the mouth], the base of the tongue, and the tonsils); the hypopharynx (the lower part of the pharynx).

Larynx: The larynx, also called the voice box, is a short passageway formed by cartilage just below the pharynx in the neck. The larynx contains the vocal cords. It also has a small piece of tissue, called the epiglottis, which moves to cover the larynx to prevent food from entering the air passages.

Paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity: The paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces in the bones of the head surrounding the nose. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose. 

Salivary glands: The major salivary glands are in the floor of the mouth and near the jawbone. The salivary glands produce saliva.

Surgery for head and neck cancers often changes the patient’s ability to chew, swallow, or talk. The patient may look different after surgery, and the face and neck may be swollen. The swelling usually goes away within a few weeks. However, if lymph nodes are removed, the flow of lymph in the area where they were removed may be slower and lymph could collect in the tissues, causing additional swelling; this swelling may last for a long time.

Head and neck cancers account for approximately 4 percent of all cancers in the United States.
They Include:

• mouth
• throat
• voice box
• sinuses and nose
• salivary glands

Patients who have trouble speaking after treatment may need speech therapy. Often, a speech-language pathologist will visit the patient in the hospital to plan therapy and teach speech exercises or alternative methods of speaking. Speech therapy usually continues after the patient returns home.

Eating may be difficult after treatment for head and neck cancer. Some patients receive nutrients directly into a vein after surgery or need a feeding tube until they can eat on their own. A feeding tube is a flexible plastic tube that is passed into the stomach through the nose or an incision in the abdomen.

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HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA
Color: Violet
Awareness month: September

Lymphoma is a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin lymphoma can often be cured. The prognosis of NHL depends on the specific type.
Lung cancer and breast cancer are among the most-common and are the second solid tumors that develop after therapy for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. 

• Lung cancer: Lung cancer is seen with increased frequency, even after chemotherapy alone, and the risk of this cancer increases with cigarette smoking. In a retrospective Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) analysis, stage-specific survival was decreased by 30% to 60% in HL survivors compared with patients with de novo non-small cell lung cancer.
• Breast cancer: Breast cancer is seen with increased frequency after radiation therapy or combined-modality therapy. The risk appears greatest for females treated with radiation before age 30 years, especially for girls close to menarche. The incidence of breast cancer increases substantially after 15 years of post therapy follow-up.

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KIDNEY CANCER
Color: Orange
Awareness month: March

Kidney cancer can develop in adults and children. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell cancer, transitional cell cancer, and Wilms tumor. Certain inherited conditions increase the risk of kidney cancer. About 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year.

General Information About Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter

KEY POINTS:

• Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the renal pelvis and ureter.
  
• A personal history of bladder cancer and smoking can affect the risk of transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter.
  
• Signs and symptoms of transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter include blood in the urine and back pain.
  
• Tests that examine the abdomen and kidneys are used to detect (find) and diagnose transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter.
  
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

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LEIOMYSARCOMA CANCER
Color: Purple
Awareness Day: July 15

Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer of the soft tissues of smooth muscle cells. Treatment for this type of cancer is difficult. A malignant (cancer) tumor of smooth muscle cells that can arise almost anywhere in the body, but is most common in the uterus, abdomen, or pelvis. These tumors can be aggressive and irregular.

This type of cancer is most common in the:

• uterus
• small intestine
• stomach
• abdomen 

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LEUKEMIA 
Color: Orange
Awareness month: September

Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells. The type of leukemia depends on the type of blood cell that becomes cancer and whether it grows quickly or slowly. Leukemia occurs most often in adults older than 55, but it is also the most common cancer in children younger than 15.

Leukemia accounts for 35% of all blood cancer diagnoses in the United States. 

The Burden of Cancer
In 2019, an estimated 1,762,450 people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and an estimated 606,880 people will die of cancer.

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LIVER CANCER
Color: Emerald
Awareness month: October

Liver cancer includes hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma). Risk factors for HCC include chronic infection with hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis of the liver. Heavy alcohol consumption increases HCC risk at least twofold; some studies suggest at least a fivefold increase.

Early detection is important the 5-year survival rate for liver cancer is 17.5 %
Liver cancer is an very aggressive form of cancer affecting 39,000 people each year in the United States alone.

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LUNG CANCER
Color: White
Awareness month: November

Lung cancer includes two main types: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Smoking causes most lung cancers, but nonsmokers can also develop lung cancer.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.

More people die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States, after skin cancer. The number of new cases and deaths from lung cancer is highest in black men.

There are two main types of small cell lung cancer.
These two types include many different types of cells. The cancer cells of each type grow and spread in different ways. The types of small cell lung cancer are named for the kinds of cells found in the cancer and how the cells look when viewed under a microscope:

• Small cell carcinoma (oat cell cancer).
• Combined small cell carcinoma.

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MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER
Color: Black
Awareness month: May

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer.  The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is much less common than the other types but much more likely to invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Most deaths from skin cancer are caused by melanoma.

KEY POINTS: General Information About Skin Cancer 

• There are several types of skin cancer.
• Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin.
• Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.

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MULTIPLE MYELOMA
Color: Burgundy
Awareness month: March 

Plasma cell neoplasms occur when abnormal plasma cells form cancerous tumors in bone or soft tissue. When there is only one tumor, the disease is called a plasmacytoma. When there are multiple tumors, it is called multiple myeloma.

Multiple myeloma is the second most common type of blood cancer.

Multiple Myeloma is rarer than other forms of cancer, there are 30,280 new cases per year.

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment option depend on the following. 

• The type of plasma cell neoplasm.
• The stage of the disease.
• Whether a certain immunoglobulin (antibody) is present.
• Whether there are certain genetic changes.
• Whether the kidney is damaged.

Treatment options depend on the following: 

• The type of plasma cell neoplasm.
• The age and general health of the patient.
• Whether there are signs, symptoms, or health problems, such as kidney failure or infection, related to the disease.
• Whether the cancer responds to initial treatment or recurs (comes back). 

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NON-HODGINS'S LYMPHOMA
Color: Lime green
Awareness month: September

Lymphoma is a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin lymphoma can often be cured. The prognosis of NHL depends on the specific type.
In the United States alone someone is diagnosed with blood cancer every 3 minutes. There are two different types of blood related cancer. (Leukemia and lymphoma)

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OVARIAN CANCER
Color: Teal
Awareness month: September & May 8th

Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer form in the same kind of tissue and are treated in the same way. These cancers are often advanced at diagnosis. Less common types of ovarian tumors include ovarian germ cell tumors and ovarian low malignant potential tumors. 

This disease has over a 90% five-year survival rate when diagnosed early, however only 20% are caught in the early stages. In the United States 1 in 75% in women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime.

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PANCREATIC CANCER 
Color: Purple
Awareness month: November

Pancreatic cancer can develop from two kinds of cells in the pancreas: exocrine cells and neuroendocrine cells, such as islet cells. The exocrine type is more common and is usually found at an advanced stage. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (islet cell tumors) are less common but have a better prognosis. Pancreatic cancer is a particularly deadly form of cancer. It’s the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States.

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PROSTRATE CANCER
Color: Light Blue
Awareness month: September

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, and finding and treating it before symptoms occur may not improve men's health or help them live longer. When caught early, the disease is completely treatable. It’s important to have regular screenings beginning in middle age due to prostrate cancer significantly with age.

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SARCOMA (Bone Cancer) 
Color: Yellow
Awareness month: July

Bone cancer is rare and includes several types. Some bone cancers, including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, are seen most often in children and young adults.

• Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma (Soft Tissue Sarcoma)
• Childhood Vascular Tumors (Soft Tissue Sarcoma)
• Ewing Sarcoma (Bone Cancer)
• Kaposi Sarcoma (Soft Tissue Sarcoma)
• Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer)
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma
• Uterine Sarcoma

An estimated 20 percent of childhood cancers are sarcomas. Sarcoma can affect any type of tissue in the body, including muscles, deep skin tissues, cartilage, and more.

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 STOMACH CANCER
 Color: Periwinkle
 Awareness month: November

Gastric (stomach) cancer occurs when cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. Risk factors include smoking, infection with H. pylori bacteria, and certain inherited conditions. 

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, affects the cells in the lining of the stomach. It’s the fifth most common form of cancer in the world. There are approximately one million new cases diagnosed each year across the globe.

General Information About Gastric Cancer
Key Points:

• Gastric cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.
• Age, diet, and stomach disease can affect the risk of developing gastric cancer.
• Symptoms of gastric cancer include indigestion and stomach discomfort or pain.
• Tests that examine the stomach and esophagus are used to detect (find) and diagnose gastric cancer.
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. 

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 TESTICULA CANCER 
 Color: Orchid
 Awareness month: April 

Testicular cancer most often begins in germ cells (cells that make sperm). It is rare and is most frequently diagnosed in young men 20-34 years old. Most testicular cancers can be cured, even if diagnosed at an advanced stage.

General Information About Testicular Cancer

KEY POINTS

• Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of one or both testicles.
• Health history can affect the risk of testicular cancer.
• Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include swelling or discomfort in the scrotum.
• Tests that examine the testicles and blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose testicular cancer.
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
• Treatment for testicular cancer can cause infertility.

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THYROID CANCER
Colors: Teal, Pink, and Blue
Awareness month: September

There are four main types of thyroid cancer. These are papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. Papillary is the most common type. The four types differ in how aggressive they are. Thyroid cancer that is found at an early stage can often be treated successfully. In the United States there are about 56,870 new cases diagnosed each year and is relatively common.

General Information About Thyroid Cancer

KEY POINTS

• Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland.
• Thyroid nodules are common but usually are not cancer.
• There are different types of thyroid cancer.
• Age, gender, and being exposed to radiation can affect the risk of thyroid cancer.
• Medullary thyroid cancer is sometimes caused by a change in a gene that is passed from parent to child.
• Signs of thyroid cancer include a swelling or lump in the neck.
• Tests that examine the thyroid, neck, and blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose thyroid cancer.
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

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Color: Lavender
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