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Let's fight breast cancer together!

Pink October is the international campaign to inform, screen and raise funds for breast cancer research and control. Identifiable by its legendary pink ribbon, every year from October¹ to 31, the world turns pink to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and support those affected by the disease.

Regular screening for early detection

Breast cancer screening makes it possible to detect any abnormality or cancer early, before symptoms appear.
This early detection increases the chances of cure.
Moreover, cancers detected at an early stage generally require less extensive and less aggressive treatment, with fewer after-effects.

Monitoring and screening

From the age of 25 onwards, it's advisable to have a follow-up gynecological examination by a doctor, gynecologist or midwife.

Between the ages of 50 and 74, organized screening involves a clinical examination andmammography in an approved radiology practice. To find out more, contact the Centre Régional de Coordination de Dépistage des Cancers in your region. Mammograms should be repeated every 2 years if there are no symptoms or particular antecedents.

From the age of 75, screening is once again individual, with follow-up by a doctor, gynecologist or midwife.

Donations support research for :

• Developing new, more effective and less toxic treatments
• Improving diagnostic and screening techniques
• Financing projects that improve comfort and quality of life

Every donation, no matter how small, counts!
You can also get involved in Pink October by :

• Talking about breast cancer to those around you
• Encouraging women to take part in breast cancer screening
• Wearing a pink ribbon

You can make a donation to our researchers and doctors to support their breast cancer research projects.

You can also support an open Pink October fundraiser.

You can also organize a Pink October fundraising event by setting up a fundraising page for the Centre Baclesse.