Those shocking statistics explain why more and more people are embracing a reimagined breast-cancer-awareness ribbon that thinks beyond pink. Created in 1992 by Alexandra Penney, then editor-in ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin Leach, MDMedically reviewed by Benjamin Leach, MD Cancer ribbons are used to raise awareness about specific cancers such as lung, breast, and prostate cancers.

If you or someone you know has cancer, you're probably familiar with the colored ribbons associated with the many forms of the disease. These ribbons help fundraising campaigns and heighten awareness.

Everyone knows the universal symbol of breast cancer: the pink ribbon. Promoted by the Union for International Cancer Control, it pops up everywhere, from retail shops to government offices ...

Since the annual campaign is around the corner, it’s a fitting moment to better understand why — and how — pink ribbons have become the now-ubiquitous symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Now is the perfect time to not only spread awareness but also show that you stand in solidarity with those affected by cancer. One easy way to do that is through wearing ribbons. The iconic pink ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — This month you’ve probably seen plenty of companies selling pink merch and items with the breast cancer ribbon, since it’s breast cancer awareness month. Many consumers ...

The foundation’s Race for the Cure is known as the one of the largest breast cancer awareness events created, and is as synonymous with the cause as the iconic pink ribbon. Yet, the actual Susan G.

FORT WAYNE — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana held their annual Ribbon Walk on Saturday, May 3. Total, the fundraising ...

Bryan Health is honoring cancer survivors and raising funds for cancer support programs by placing ribbons on survivor trees at both of its hospitals in Lincoln. Cancer survivors, or loved ones of ...