April Cancer Awareness Month: Head & Neck, Esophageal, and Multiple Myeloma

April is a month that carries a lot of weight in the cancer awareness calendar. Three significant cancer types are recognized this month — Head & Neck Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, and Multiple Myeloma. Each one affects thousands of people every year, and each one deserves more attention than it gets.

Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month

Head and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, salivary glands, and nasal cavity. They are most commonly associated with tobacco and alcohol use, as well as HPV. The awareness ribbon for head and neck cancer is burgundy and white — a combination that represents both the fight and the community standing behind it.

Early detection is critical. Symptoms can include a persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a lump in the neck, or changes in voice. If something doesn't feel right, it's worth getting checked.

Our burgundy crystal awareness bracelet is a meaningful way to show support for anyone navigating a head and neck cancer diagnosis.

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

Esophageal cancer affects the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It's one of the more aggressive cancers and is often diagnosed at a late stage because early symptoms — like mild difficulty swallowing — are easy to overlook or attribute to something else.

The awareness ribbon for esophageal cancer is periwinkle blue. It's a color that represents a community that doesn't always get the spotlight it deserves.

Our periwinkle crystal esophageal cancer bracelet is one of the only handcrafted pieces made specifically for this community. Crafted in sterling silver and available with a personalized engraved charm, it's a gift that says I see your fight.

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells — the white blood cells that help fight infection. It affects the bone marrow and can cause bone pain, fatigue, and weakened immunity. While it remains incurable, significant advances in treatment over the last decade have extended survival and improved quality of life for many patients.

The awareness ribbon for multiple myeloma is burgundy. Our burgundy crystal multiple myeloma bracelet is crafted in sterling silver and can be personalized with a name or date — a lasting symbol of strength for a fighter or survivor.

How to Show Support This April

Whether you know someone facing one of these diagnoses, or you simply want to raise awareness, wearing the ribbon color is one of the most visible ways to start a conversation. Every conversation matters. Every bracelet sold donates $5 to the American Cancer Society.

Browse our full cancer awareness jewelry collection to find the right piece for the fighter, survivor, or caregiver in your life.