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Next Luxury • Style • 71 Cancer Ribbon Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

71 Cancer Ribbon Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

71 Cancer Ribbon Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • by — Brian Cornwell

There is no tribute that is more poignantly sentimental than a cancer ribbon tattoo. These charitable emblems are indisputably meaningful in the world of ink.

For an insightful and touching piece of body art, health-conscious men are turning to cancer ribbon tattoos in droves.

The final effect is impressively attuned to society, so this type of emblazonment can make any guy appear humble and down-to-earth.

Despite their intrinsically compassionate nature, these simplified emblems are surprisingly easy to execute. Their effusive sweetness is further enriched by their malleable structure. The innately distinct logo is immediately recognizable in any shape or size.

With cancer awareness ribbon tattoos, each color is automatically ascribed to a different form of the ailment. A multicolored display proudly raises awareness for all types of the disease, but solid hues are directly connected to specific afflictions. It is exceedingly wise to make sure that you choose the right shade before heading to the parlor. There are 30 official varieties in the spectrum, so each type of cancer can be directly combated by your valiant ribbon ink.

To see the gallantry in action, please feel free to peruse our visual encyclopedia up ahead! These noble niceties will leave onlookers completely awestruck.

1. Pink Cancer Ribbon Tattoos 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Thanks to large-scale awareness efforts, this cancer‘s pink ribbon is one of the most recognizable cancer ribbon tattoos. Whether you’re commemorating the fight of a loved one or your own battle – yes, men also get breast cancer – a pink ribbon tattoo symbolizes a very personal fight.

Pink cancer ribbon tattoos can be personalized or plain, stand on their own, or be blended into a tattoo design or larger piece of ink. Be sure to choose a tattoo artist with extensive experience in color. The vibrancy of a pink tattoo depends, in part, on your skin tone.

2. Black & Gray Cancer Ribbon Tattoos 

While we traditionally think of cancer ribbons as being colored to represent a particular illness, a black and gray piece is also symbolic and powerful. This might mean a black and gray tattoo design with a colored ribbon or a slightly more mysterious tattoo with no color whatsoever.

Precise linework, dotwork, photo-realism, and other black and gray techniques offer a variety of options. Trash polka offers an edgy, modern take on black and gray themes.

Black and gray is also a bold way to create lung cancer ribbon tattoos. Since these ribbons are white, they’re an ideal subject when it comes to using negative space artistic techniques.

3. Cancer Ribbon Tattoos with Flowers 

Symbolizing hope, rebirth, love, and friendship, cancer ribbon tattoos with flowers are a timeless combination. Whether photo-realistic or slightly more old school, a flower tattoo can have many meanings. Floral-named women are easily represented with a flower tattoo. You could also use a personal favorite flower or one with great memories, such as those in a wedding bouquet.

According to the historical language of flowers, each flower and color has a very specific meaning. White roses, for example, symbolize purity and innocent love, while pink carnations represent hope. Combining a colored cancer awareness ribbon with carefully chosen flowers in a tattoo idea makes a powerful statement regarding the cancer survivor in your life.

 

4. Cancer Ribbon Tattoos Representing a Fight or Battle 

Whether you or a loved one has finished or is in the middle of the fight against cancer, a tattoo representing their courage is a beautifully courageous choice. Boxing gloves are a classic representation of punching it out with a malignant opponent. Military-themed tattoos boldly honor the guts and dedication required to beat a deadly disease.

Those who fight cancer sometimes identify with a particular warrior or weapon of battle. Consider Vikings, Samurai, Gallowglasses, or Sun Tzu as well as swords, clubs, maces, and battle-axes.

5. Combined Cancer Ribbon Tattoos 

Sometimes when it rains, it pours. If you or a family member has been affected by more than one kind of cancer, combining the colors into one tattoo or a single ribbon is extremely significant. The size of the ribbons, color fades, and background imagery contribute strongly to this type of ink. Watercolor techniques are truly beautiful for this purpose, bringing a fresh pop of color to a sobering issue.

Remember that a combined-color cancer ribbon tattoo is uncommon and eye-catching. You’re likely to draw curious questions if your tattoo is in a visible spot. Be sure you’re ready to talk about it before you commit.

6. Personalized Cancer Ribbon Tattoos 

Losing or winning a battle against cancer is a hugely personal experience. It only makes sense that many cancer ribbon tattoos are highly personalized. This could mean incorporating a ribbon into a larger design that holds significance or adding a name. Inspirational words let you verbalize your feelings.

Dates are also quite personal – consider a birthday or the day you or your loved one was declared cancer-free. Collaborating with a loved one on a tattoo in their honor also lends an uber-personal touch and might even lift their spirits during difficult days.

7. Simple Cancer Ribbon Tattoos 

Perhaps the most popular type of cancer tattoo, a simple ribbon says all that needs to be said. These tattoos can be tiny and hidden – excellent for avoiding painful questions – or big and vivid. Simple tattoos like these can be customized extensively. Adding a particular pattern, symbol, or a bit of background all contribute to depth and meaning. The simplest tattoos are the most reliant on crisp linework and color usage, so be sure to choose a tattoo artist who’s highly skilled in both aspects.

 

Cancer Ribbon FAQs

What colors are the three main cancer ribbons? 

Every type of cancer – even very rare ones – has a ribbon of its own. The three most familiar cancer ribbon colors correlate with the most common types of cancer. Breast cancer, signified by a pink ribbon, is the most common cancer in the world. Lung cancer is second and marked by a white ribbon. Prostate cancer is third and represented by a ribbon of light blue. 

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Brian Cornwell

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Brian Cornwell founded Next Luxury in 2007 as a magazine for modern gentlemen.

Brian Cornwell founded Next Luxury in 2007 as a magazine for modern gentlemen.

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