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COLOR RIBBON FOR ESOPHAGEAL CANCER - A light purple or lavender ribbon is used to represent esophageal cancer and cancer survivors.

FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH According to federal statistics, an estimated 20,640 people living in the United States were diagnosed with esophageal cancer and an estimated 16,410 died of the disease in 2022, making it one of the deadliest forms of cancer. The five-year survival rate for those diagnosed with esophageal cancer is about 21 percent.

Smoking, heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages, and a condition known as Barrett’s esophagus can increase a person’s risk of developing esophageal cancer. Other risk factors include older age, being male, and being African American.

Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer include painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss, pain behind the breastbone, hoarseness and cough, and indigestion and heartburn.

Treatment of esophageal cancer usually involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgical resection, or a combination of those. Immunotherapy has also come into use. In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two different therapeutics based on nivolumab as initial treatment for some people with advanced or metastatic esophageal cancer that can’t be treated with surgery. The approval covers the use of nivolumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab plus ipilimumab for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, which starts in the cells that line the esophagus.

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DISCLAIMER: Sisters Embracing Life is a non-profit cancer support organization. This story is meant to offer encouragement and support to those who are currently or have dealt with cancer. We make no medical claims. Be sure to seek medical advice from your medical team.

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness month which is represented by the dark blue ribbon. We can use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. Wearing a dark blue ribbon is a great way to spread the word and help us support the survivors and remember those lost to colon cancer.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide; in 2020, almost 2 million cases were diagnosed. It is the second most common cause of cancer death, leading to almost 1 million deaths per year. This is despite the fact that effective screening techniques exist that could reduce the number of deaths from this disease.

Colorectal cancer affects the digestive system. This includes the large and small intestines. The large intestine is also called the colon. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among both men and women.

DISCLAIMER: Sisters Embracing Life is a non-profit cancer support organization. This story is meant to offer encouragement and support to those who are currently or have dealt with cancer. We make no medical claims. Be sure to seek medical advice from your medical team.

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We wish Deon Richmond continued good health.

Kenny AKA 'Bud' From ‘The Cosby Show' is Now 44 Years Old and a Cancer Survivor Actor Deon Richmond made his debut on The Cosby Show in 1986 as Kenny. He is now, however, 44 years old and a colon cancer survivor.

DISCLAIMER: Sisters Embracing Life is a non-profit cancer support organization. This story is meant to offer encouragement and support to those who are currently or have dealt with cancer. We make no medical claims. Be sure to seek medical advice from your medical team.

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DISCLAIMER: Sisters Embracing Life is a non-profit cancer support organization. This story is meant to offer encouragement and support to those who are currently or have dealt with cancer. We make no medical claims. Be sure to seek medical advice from your medical team.

What is National Donor Day? Observed annually on February 14, National Donor Day aims to raise awareness of the live-saving benefits of five different types of donation – Organs, Tissues, Marrow, Platelets, and Blood.

What Can I Donate to Help People with Cancer? 1.) Blood or Platelets 2.) Bone Marrow 3.) Umbilical Cord 4.) Hair 5.) Donate your voice as an advocate 6.) Donate your time to a cancer organization 7.) Donate your time to someone who has cancer

Any and all of these suggestions can mean a lot to any cancer patient.

DISCLAIMER: Sisters Embracing Life is a non-profit cancer support organization. This story is meant to offer encouragement and support to those who are currently or have dealt with cancer. We make no medical claims. Be sure to seek medical advice from your medical team.

World Cancer Day was celebrated on February 4, 2023. World Cancer Day is an international day designed to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
What color is World Cancer Day? All cancers.
A lavender ribbon is usually a sign of support for those living with all types of cancer. Sometimes, people wear a rainbow of ribbons or a ribbon with many different colors to symbolize the same thing. National Cancer Prevention Month and World Cancer Day take place in February each year.
What can you do for World Cancer Day?
1.) Many cancer patients come from low income families. What about putting together some gift bags for hospitalized cancer patients with small gifts like: socks, blankets, bottled water, mints, etc.
2.) Why not volunteer at a hospital or clinic that services cancer patients. Or maybe you could visit children in the hospital that are battling cancer and engage in coloring or working on puzzles.

DISCLAIMER: Sisters Embracing Life is a non-profit cancer support organization. This story is meant to offer encouragement and support to those who are currently or have dealt with cancer. We make no medical claims. Be sure to seek medical advice from your medical team.

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