World Cancer Day 2023: A look at what the different colour ribbons mean

World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 in an effort to combat the disease which is the leading cause of death in the world. The global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) encourages people to work together to fight the disease through screening, early detection, treatment, and emotional support.

The cancer ribbons are loops of ribbon that people wear to show their support for people suffering from cancer or to spread awareness about the disease. There are 43 different colours/colour combinations of ribbons which represent different types of cancer. Here’s a look at some of the Cancer Ribbons and what they represent.

Head and neck cancer- white and burgundy.