Monthly Themes

Monthly Cancer Awareness Themes

Explore key observances each month and practical ways your church, school, or family can participate.

January

Cervical Cancer (Teal & White)

Promote Pap/HPV tests and vaccination.

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February

Cancer Prevention Month (Green)

Focus on tobacco-free living, nutrition, exercise.

Prevention Tips
March

Colorectal (Dark Blue)

Screening from age 45; host “wear blue” day.

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April

Testicular (Light Blue) • Head & Neck (Burgundy/White)

Teach self-exams; promote oral/HPV awareness.

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May

Brain (Gray) • Skin/Melanoma (Black)

Sun safety Sundays & skin-check clinics.

Protect Your Skin
June

National Cancer Survivors Month (Gold)

Host a survivors blessing or brunch.

Stories
July

Sarcoma (Yellow)

Share rare cancer facts; support families.

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September

Childhood (Gold) • Ovarian (Teal) • Prostate (Light Blue)

School drives; men’s health Sunday.

Support Kids
October

Breast (Pink)

Walks, mammogram funds, wear pink.

Get Involved
November

Lung (White) • Pancreatic (Purple) • Stomach (Periwinkle)

Promote screening & smoke-free pledges.

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December

Reflection & Support

Honor angels, celebrate survivors, plan next year.

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Year-Round

Ongoing Awareness

Screenings, ribbons, education, prayer.

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Tip: Pair monthly themes with simple actions: a ribbon color Sunday, a social graphic, a screening reminder, or a caregiver meal train.