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Log in or register now. worldwide each year. It’s most common in people in their forties and fifties, and it affects men and women equally. There are several different types of appendix cancer, but each begins in the cells lining the inside of the organ.
Bladder cancer
Colors: Blue, marigold, and purple
Awareness month: May
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the fourth most common cancer in men. It accounts for about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of all new cancer cases in the United States. As with most types of cancer, the risk of bladder cancer increases with age. Smokers are two times more likely to develop it than nonsmokers, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. To show your support, you can take part in annual You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.walks. They are supported by the BCAN and take place in May.
Brain tumor
Color: Grey
Awareness month: May
May is Brain Tumor Awareness month, and you’ll find walks and fundraisers across the country. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., more than 688,000 people in the United States have a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Some tumors are cancerous and some are not, but all can negatively impact the lives of the people who have them. You can learn more through the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
****** cancer
Color: Pink
Awareness month: October
Pink ribbons are synonymous with ****** cancer awareness, particularly in October. The You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and other advocacy organizations hold walks, fundraisers, and events in October and throughout the year.
About You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of women in the United States will develop ****** cancer in their lifetime. The rate of ****** cancer has been declining, and survival rates continue to improve. Still, the disease remains the deadliest and most-diagnosed form of cancer among women.
Carcinoid cancer
Color: Zebra print
Awareness month: November
Carcinoid cancer is one of the lesser-known cancer types. It affects more than 12,000 people each year in the United States, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Carcinoid tumors are slow-growing. They generally start in the endocrine system, but they can appear throughout the body. These tumors can ultimately be fatal, but their slow-growing nature means people typically live for many years.
Cervical cancer
Colors: Teal and white
Awareness month: January
Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. each year, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Most women are regularly screened for this disease at their check-ups. Women are at risk due to the sexually transmitted virus called You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. (HPV).
Each year in January, the NCCC, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and other organizations push to raise awareness about cervical cancer, early detection, and HPV prevention.
Childhood cancer
Color: Gold
Awareness month: September
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., 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 You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the most common types of cancer in children are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and brain and other nervous system tumors. Many of these cancer types have their own support organizations and advocacy groups, but September is reserved for childhood cancers of all types.
Colon cancer
Color: Blue
Awareness month: March
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the risk of developing You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is one in 20. Doctors screen for this type of cancer by looking for polyps in the colon and rectum. Like most forms of cancer, early detection can make a big difference in survival rates. If identified at the local stage, the five-year survival rate is You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. However, if identified at a later stage when the cancer has spread, the five-year survival rate is You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. You can show your support by wearing blue on March 3, National Dress in Blue Day.
Endometrial cancer
Color: Peach
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is just one type of cancer that’s marked in the month of September as part of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer is newly diagnosed in about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. women each year in the United States. The average age of diagnosis is 60 years.
Organizations such as the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. raise money and awareness to fight endometrial cancer. They also help women get the treatment and support they need after a diagnosis.
Esophageal cancer
Color: Periwinkle
Awareness month: April
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is more common in men than in women, with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. To raise awareness in April, the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. suggests not just wearing the color periwinkle, but also planting the flower of the same name.
Gallbladder cancer
Color: Green
Awareness month: February
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., 4,000 people are diagnosed with gallbladder cancer every year in the United States. As with most types of cancer, survival depends on when the cancer is identified. Gallbladder cancer isn’t often found until it’s in advanced stages. Only one in five cases are found in early stages.
Head and neck cancer
Colors: Burgundy and ivory
Awareness week: April 2–9, 2017
The You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. hosts a head and neck cancer awareness week each year. It promotes awareness through free screenings and education. Head and neck cancers include cancers that affect the:
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Color: Violet
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. It is less common than non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, though it affects about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.people every year. Major awareness campaigns are run by the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Kidney cancer
Color: Orange
Awareness month: March
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., about 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. each year. At least one genetic disorder, called von Hippel-Lindau disease, is associated with a high risk of kidney cancer. However, most risk factors are similar to other cancer types. These factors include ******* and obesity.
Early detection can improve prognosis. Symptoms of kidney cancer may include blood in the urine, an abdominal mass, and back or flank pain.
Leiomyosarcoma
Color: Purple
Awareness day: July 15
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer of the soft tissues of smooth muscle cells. This type of cancer is most common in the:
Leukemia
Color: Orange
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is also represented by the color orange. It accounts for You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of all blood cancer diagnoses in the United States. Leukemia awareness and campaigns are organized by the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Liver cancer
Color: Emerald
Awareness month: October
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is an aggressive form of cancer. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., it affects some 39,000 new people each year in the United States. The five-year survival rate for liver cancer is 17.5 percent, so early detection is important. Organizations such as the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. raise money and awareness to fight liver cancer.
Lung cancer
Color: White
Awareness month: November
Though we commonly think of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. as a disease that affects ******* smokers, it can affect anyone. Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer among both men and women. It is responsible for more deaths than ******, colon, and prostate cancers combined, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Though ******* is certainly a risk factor, it’s not the only one.
In November and throughout the year, organizations like the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. support patients, survivors, loved ones, caregivers, and other supporters of a cure for this disease.
Melanoma and skin cancer
Color: Black
Awareness month: May
Skin cancer is the most common cancer type in the United States, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Melanoma is the deadliest form, killing one person in the United States every hour.
May is recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the first Monday of that month is reserved for Melanoma Monday. Organizations like You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. hold fundraisers and offer free screenings. They hope to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of skin cancer.
Multiple myeloma
Color: Burgundy
Awareness month: March
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the second most common type of blood cancer, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. There are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases per year. It’s rarer than some other forms of cancer, and many people haven’t heard of it. For this reason, March is designated as Myeloma Awareness Month. The International Myeloma Foundation, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. help raise money and support for the disease.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Color: Lime green
Awareness month: September
Someone is diagnosed with blood cancer every You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. in the United States. Leukemia and lymphoma are two different types of blood-related cancer, but you often see them recognized together. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., for example, is the leading organization for blood cancer research.
Ovarian cancer
Color: Teal
Awareness month: September (and May 8)
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, but organizations and survivors across the globe also mark May 8th as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
One in 75 women in the United States will develop You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. in their lifetime, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. And while the disease has over a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. five-year survival rate with early detection, only You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of cases are caught in the earliest stages. Organizations including the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. work to find a cure, improve treatments, and promote earlier detection.
Pancreatic cancer
Color: Purple
Awareness month: November
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a particularly deadly form of cancer. It’s the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the disease has a one-year survival rate of 28 percent, and a five-year survival rate of 7 percent. This is partly because it’s rarely detected early.
In November, organizations including the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. rally to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research.
Prostate cancer
Color: Light blue
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the second most common cancer in U.S. men. It affects 3 million men, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. When caught early, the disease is completely treatable. Because the risk of prostate cancer increases significantly with age, it’s important that men have regular screenings beginning in middle age.
In September, several organizations raise money and awareness to fight prostate cancer and to encourage men to get regular screenings. These include the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Sarcoma (bone cancer)
Color: Yellow
Awareness month: July
Sarcoma, more commonly known as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., can affect far more than just the bones. It can affect any type of connective tissue in the body, including muscles, deep skin tissues, cartilage, and more. An estimated You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of childhood cancers are sarcomas.
Various organizations that support bone cancer research have petitioned the federal government to declare July as Sarcoma Awareness Month. That has not yet happened, but organizations like the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. recognize it regardless.
Stomach cancer
Color: Periwinkle
Awareness month: November
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., 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 You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases diagnosed each year across the globe.
In November, organizations like You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. raise money and awareness for the disease. They host walks, golf tournaments, and fundraisers to support research for a cure.
Testicular cancer
Color: Orchid
Awareness month: April
Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among young men ages 15 to 34. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., one man is diagnosed every hour in the United States alone. Promoting early detection and self-checks is crucial, especially because younger men are rarely concerned about developing cancer.
Throughout the year, but especially in April during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, organizations like the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the Testicular Cancer Foundation, and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. work to raise awareness and decrease stigma associated with testicular cancer and cancer screenings.
Thyroid cancer
Colors: Teal, pink, and blue
Awareness month: September
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. Cancer of the thyroid gland is relatively common, with about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. In September, you can find numerous support events and fundraisers from organizations such as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
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Bladder cancer
Colors: Blue, marigold, and purple
Awareness month: May
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the fourth most common cancer in men. It accounts for about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of all new cancer cases in the United States. As with most types of cancer, the risk of bladder cancer increases with age. Smokers are two times more likely to develop it than nonsmokers, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. To show your support, you can take part in annual You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.walks. They are supported by the BCAN and take place in May.
Brain tumor
Color: Grey
Awareness month: May
May is Brain Tumor Awareness month, and you’ll find walks and fundraisers across the country. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., more than 688,000 people in the United States have a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Some tumors are cancerous and some are not, but all can negatively impact the lives of the people who have them. You can learn more through the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
****** cancer
Color: Pink
Awareness month: October
Pink ribbons are synonymous with ****** cancer awareness, particularly in October. The You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and other advocacy organizations hold walks, fundraisers, and events in October and throughout the year.
About You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of women in the United States will develop ****** cancer in their lifetime. The rate of ****** cancer has been declining, and survival rates continue to improve. Still, the disease remains the deadliest and most-diagnosed form of cancer among women.
Carcinoid cancer
Color: Zebra print
Awareness month: November
Carcinoid cancer is one of the lesser-known cancer types. It affects more than 12,000 people each year in the United States, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Carcinoid tumors are slow-growing. They generally start in the endocrine system, but they can appear throughout the body. These tumors can ultimately be fatal, but their slow-growing nature means people typically live for many years.
Cervical cancer
Colors: Teal and white
Awareness month: January
Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. each year, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Most women are regularly screened for this disease at their check-ups. Women are at risk due to the sexually transmitted virus called You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. (HPV).
Each year in January, the NCCC, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and other organizations push to raise awareness about cervical cancer, early detection, and HPV prevention.
Childhood cancer
Color: Gold
Awareness month: September
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., 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 You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the most common types of cancer in children are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and brain and other nervous system tumors. Many of these cancer types have their own support organizations and advocacy groups, but September is reserved for childhood cancers of all types.
Colon cancer
Color: Blue
Awareness month: March
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the risk of developing You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is one in 20. Doctors screen for this type of cancer by looking for polyps in the colon and rectum. Like most forms of cancer, early detection can make a big difference in survival rates. If identified at the local stage, the five-year survival rate is You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. However, if identified at a later stage when the cancer has spread, the five-year survival rate is You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. You can show your support by wearing blue on March 3, National Dress in Blue Day.
Endometrial cancer
Color: Peach
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is just one type of cancer that’s marked in the month of September as part of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer is newly diagnosed in about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. women each year in the United States. The average age of diagnosis is 60 years.
Organizations such as the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. raise money and awareness to fight endometrial cancer. They also help women get the treatment and support they need after a diagnosis.
Esophageal cancer
Color: Periwinkle
Awareness month: April
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is more common in men than in women, with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. To raise awareness in April, the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. suggests not just wearing the color periwinkle, but also planting the flower of the same name.
Gallbladder cancer
Color: Green
Awareness month: February
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., 4,000 people are diagnosed with gallbladder cancer every year in the United States. As with most types of cancer, survival depends on when the cancer is identified. Gallbladder cancer isn’t often found until it’s in advanced stages. Only one in five cases are found in early stages.
Head and neck cancer
Colors: Burgundy and ivory
Awareness week: April 2–9, 2017
The You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. hosts a head and neck cancer awareness week each year. It promotes awareness through free screenings and education. Head and neck cancers include cancers that affect the:
- mouth
- throat
- voice box
- sinuses and nose
- salivary glands
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Color: Violet
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. It is less common than non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, though it affects about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.people every year. Major awareness campaigns are run by the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Kidney cancer
Color: Orange
Awareness month: March
According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., about 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. each year. At least one genetic disorder, called von Hippel-Lindau disease, is associated with a high risk of kidney cancer. However, most risk factors are similar to other cancer types. These factors include ******* and obesity.
Early detection can improve prognosis. Symptoms of kidney cancer may include blood in the urine, an abdominal mass, and back or flank pain.
Leiomyosarcoma
Color: Purple
Awareness day: July 15
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer of the soft tissues of smooth muscle cells. This type of cancer is most common in the:
- uterus
- small intestine
- stomach
- abdomen
Leukemia
Color: Orange
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is also represented by the color orange. It accounts for You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of all blood cancer diagnoses in the United States. Leukemia awareness and campaigns are organized by the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Liver cancer
Color: Emerald
Awareness month: October
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is an aggressive form of cancer. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., it affects some 39,000 new people each year in the United States. The five-year survival rate for liver cancer is 17.5 percent, so early detection is important. Organizations such as the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. raise money and awareness to fight liver cancer.
Lung cancer
Color: White
Awareness month: November
Though we commonly think of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. as a disease that affects ******* smokers, it can affect anyone. Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer among both men and women. It is responsible for more deaths than ******, colon, and prostate cancers combined, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Though ******* is certainly a risk factor, it’s not the only one.
In November and throughout the year, organizations like the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. support patients, survivors, loved ones, caregivers, and other supporters of a cure for this disease.
Melanoma and skin cancer
Color: Black
Awareness month: May
Skin cancer is the most common cancer type in the United States, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Melanoma is the deadliest form, killing one person in the United States every hour.
May is recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the first Monday of that month is reserved for Melanoma Monday. Organizations like You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. hold fundraisers and offer free screenings. They hope to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of skin cancer.
Multiple myeloma
Color: Burgundy
Awareness month: March
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the second most common type of blood cancer, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. There are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases per year. It’s rarer than some other forms of cancer, and many people haven’t heard of it. For this reason, March is designated as Myeloma Awareness Month. The International Myeloma Foundation, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. help raise money and support for the disease.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Color: Lime green
Awareness month: September
Someone is diagnosed with blood cancer every You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. in the United States. Leukemia and lymphoma are two different types of blood-related cancer, but you often see them recognized together. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., for example, is the leading organization for blood cancer research.
Ovarian cancer
Color: Teal
Awareness month: September (and May 8)
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, but organizations and survivors across the globe also mark May 8th as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
One in 75 women in the United States will develop You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. in their lifetime, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. And while the disease has over a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. five-year survival rate with early detection, only You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of cases are caught in the earliest stages. Organizations including the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. work to find a cure, improve treatments, and promote earlier detection.
Pancreatic cancer
Color: Purple
Awareness month: November
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a particularly deadly form of cancer. It’s the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the disease has a one-year survival rate of 28 percent, and a five-year survival rate of 7 percent. This is partly because it’s rarely detected early.
In November, organizations including the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. rally to raise awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research.
Prostate cancer
Color: Light blue
Awareness month: September
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is the second most common cancer in U.S. men. It affects 3 million men, according to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. When caught early, the disease is completely treatable. Because the risk of prostate cancer increases significantly with age, it’s important that men have regular screenings beginning in middle age.
In September, several organizations raise money and awareness to fight prostate cancer and to encourage men to get regular screenings. These include the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Sarcoma (bone cancer)
Color: Yellow
Awareness month: July
Sarcoma, more commonly known as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., can affect far more than just the bones. It can affect any type of connective tissue in the body, including muscles, deep skin tissues, cartilage, and more. An estimated You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. of childhood cancers are sarcomas.
Various organizations that support bone cancer research have petitioned the federal government to declare July as Sarcoma Awareness Month. That has not yet happened, but organizations like the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. recognize it regardless.
Stomach cancer
Color: Periwinkle
Awareness month: November
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., 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 You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases diagnosed each year across the globe.
In November, organizations like You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. raise money and awareness for the disease. They host walks, golf tournaments, and fundraisers to support research for a cure.
Testicular cancer
Color: Orchid
Awareness month: April
Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among young men ages 15 to 34. According to the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., one man is diagnosed every hour in the United States alone. Promoting early detection and self-checks is crucial, especially because younger men are rarely concerned about developing cancer.
Throughout the year, but especially in April during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, organizations like the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., the Testicular Cancer Foundation, and the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. work to raise awareness and decrease stigma associated with testicular cancer and cancer screenings.
Thyroid cancer
Colors: Teal, pink, and blue
Awareness month: September
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. Cancer of the thyroid gland is relatively common, with about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. In September, you can find numerous support events and fundraisers from organizations such as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
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