What are the colors of cancer?

The three most common types of cancer are skin cancer (or melanoma), lung cancer and prostate cancer (in that order). Skin cancer is represented by a black ribbon, lung cancer by a white ribbon and prostate cancer is light blue. The first documentation of symbolic ribbons comes from medieval times.

Almost everyone has some moles, and nearly all of them are harmless. A normal mole, like the one pictured here, is usually an evenly colored brown, tan, or black spot on the skin. It can be either flat or raised, round or oval. Melanoma is a cancer that begins in the cells that give skin its color.

Periwinkle Awareness Products to Support Stomach Cancer. A Periwinkle Ribbon brings awareness to Stomach Cancer. Support a friend or loved one with unique Stomach Cancer Awareness products, including Bracelets, Ribbons, Necklaces, Gifts, Magnets, Tote Bags and more.

Emerald Green

In the United States, the orange ribbon shows support for Multiple Sclerosis and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) Awareness, as well as Cancer/Lupus/Leukemia Awareness.

Light Blue Ribbon : Meaning: This color is a symbol of childhood cancer (alternative color: pink), prostate cancer, Trisomy 18, and scleroderma. Teal Ribbon : Meaning: This color is a symbol for ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers as well as sexual assault, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and tsunami victims.

Skin Cancer Awareness is represented by the color black. Choose below from our in stock selection of rubber wristbands, ribbon magnets, lapel pins and more or place a custom order to support Skin Cancer Awareness for your event or fundraiser.

The color purple is an extremely popular ribbon color for awareness causes. It’s main causes are Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s/Colitis, pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer and domestic violence awareness. It is meant to signify survivors of cancer, as well.

Purple typically represents pancreatic cancer. It is also a symbol for Alzheimer’s disease, lupus, animal abuse, Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, fibromyalgia, sarcoidosis awareness, thyroid cancer, ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), and religious tolerance.

Dark Blue

Brain Tumor Awareness is represented by the color gray. Choose below from our in stock selection of rubber wristbands, ribbon magnets, lapel pins and more or place a custom order to support Brain Tumor Awareness for your event or fundraiser.

The birthstone for Cancer is the Ruby. The Zodiac sign of Cancer also responds to Emerald, Sardonyx, Ruby, Pearl and Moonstone. The tradition of giving gifts of jewelry containing these stones dates back thousands of years.

Shop Lung Cancer Awareness Shirts, Ribbons, Bracelets and More. A white ribbon brings awareness to lung cancer.

Bladder Cancer Awareness is represented by the colors yellow, blue and purple. Choose below from our in stock selection of rubber wristbands, ribbon magnets, lapel pins and more or place a custom order to support Bladder Cancer Awareness for your event or fundraiser.

Orange Awareness Products to Support Kidney Cancer. An Orange Ribbon brings awareness to Kidney Cancer. Shop Jewelry, T-shirts, Gifts, Tote Bags, Chemo Care Products and other items with the Orange Ribbon to support friends or family that have been affected by Kidney Cancer.

Teal Ribbon

Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body.

Orchid, a purple/violet color, has long been recognized as the official color for testicular cancer. We believe that this originated as orchid is a derivative of orchis, the ancient Greek word for testicle, and this has been supported by the Orchid male cancer awareness organization in the UK.

Teal/Pink/Blue Awareness Products to Support Thyroid Cancer. A Teal/Pink/Blue Ribbon brings awareness to Thyroid Cancer. Shop inspirational and humorous products that support Thyroid Cancer awareness, including Teal/Pink/Blue Ribbons, Necklaces, Bracelets, Wristbands, Car Magnets, Stickers, Gifts and more.

Usage as an awareness ribbon. Brown ribbons also represent anti-tobacco and colorectal cancer (Brown ribbon is the alternate color, dark blue is the official ribbon color) awareness.