the bright pink ribbon really stands out well against the black backdrop and the cross itself is very symmetrical and shaded well. The way that the ribbon is draped around the cross with the dates on both sides of the ribbon, its safe to assume that the person who got this tattoo lost someone close to them to the cancer.

The elements that are added to such tattoos are many depending on the stories and motivations behind getting the tattoo.Ĥ. This is so because each experience is different and each person who gets this tattoo done is inspired by his or her own very personal story. There is no dearth of design possibilities when it comes to ribbons for cancer type of tattoos. Lavender color is supposed to represent cancer in general, with yellow for cancer of the bladder, gray is for the brain, pink is for breast cancer, cervical by white, childhood cancer by gold, dark blue for colon and so on The symmetry is great and the skull is clever added bonus to this tattoo. The white was used perfectly to give the bow and flowing ribbon a sense of glare or shine. Its simple, clean, and has bold outlines. I love the style that was used for this tattoo.

The reds and whites in this tattoo as well as the hints of blacks really allow this tattoo to pop. Some even add other symbols and relics of faith and hope along with the ribbon design.ģ. Some people add sayings and inspirational quotations to these cancer ribbon tattoos to inspire themselves and others. People who have fought the battle and won are the ones who wear it as a badge of honor to remind them to live their lives to the fullest. It is a way of paying homage to the one who has passed away. Some wear this tattoo in memory of those who fought the disease but lost the battle and thereby their lives to this disease. This woman wears the survivor banner with prided and shows us that it is possible to overcome and beat this jerk of a disease called cancer. The ribbon intertwines itself multiple times and almost reminds me of a Celtic cross or trinity symbol. I like this ribbon tattoo because its simple yet it has a touch creativity to it as well. Getting a tattoo can make them feel as if they have done something and keep reminding them that they need to support the person who is battling the disease.Ģ. It is a known fact that along with the people who suffer this disease the overwhelming helplessness that the near and dear ones feel can be crushing. Sometimes getting a cancer ribbon tattoo is just to make the person feel that they too have done something to help. Most of the ribbon tattoos are connected with cancer and each of the color represents a particular type of cancer. People want others to be aware of the disease, be on the lookout for this disease, not to lose hope once they discover they are afflicted and are meant to give them courage to battle against it. They are worn to show love, compassion, honor, encourage and strengthen the fight against this dreaded disease. But that is not at all the point of these ribbon tattoos. These ribbon tattoos that are worn by cancer patients and people who survived the disease as well as the any who are associated with this disease definitely looks good. Whenever we hear or see the world suicide we tend to get a little bit uncomfortable, but this person has decided to wear their scars and history with pride to set and example. This tattoo shows what was overcome by the individual and the strength that it took to overcome the battle that this person was going through.

This first tattoo carries an amazing and powerful message in just two small words with big meanings.

Both men and women get these tattoos as their own personal badge for having faced this disease either directly or indirectly. These come in different colors and each color has its own importance. People often have a cancer ribbon tattooed for many reasons. That is why the ribbons that are worn to show their awareness of the disease or as a tribute to those who suffered cancer or as a mark of victory over the disease is an especially meaningful tattoo. Along with the people who get the disease, the families of those afflicted also suffer from the terrible pain that cancer can inflict. The scourge that is cancer leaves no one untouched.

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