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In France, 1 in 8 women develops breast cancer during their lifetime. It is one of the most dangerous cancers in women, and screening can save millions of lives!

By Sasha Podgurska

Pink October, it's pretty, but what is it exactly?

It is an awareness campaign for breast cancer screening and the fight against it. A call for donations is launched to also support breast cancer research, notably to fight against treatment resistance, improve the quality of life and health of patients, and develop new therapeutic strategies.

Today, Pink October is a global annual operation in which more than 70 countries participate. On social media as well as during physical events, there is room for testimonies and discussions to raise awareness among as many people as possible and to call for screening.

The keywords of this Pink October month:

What are the risk factors for developing breast cancer?

• The risk can be very high if you have a family history of breast cancer in a parent. If it is a first-degree relative such as a father, mother, sister, brother, or child, this risk is multiplied by 2. The risk is multiplied by 4 if there are 2 first-degree relatives with a history of breast cancer.

• The risk is high if you have a personal history such as invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ, atypical ductal or lobular hyperplasia, or high-dose thoracic irradiation (Hodgkin's disease).

• Finally, age presents an average risk of developing breast cancer. The highest number of breast cancers in women occurs from the age of 50, even without a family or personal history. This is the primary risk factor for developing this cancer. So, it concerns all of us at one time or another!

Out of 54,062 breast cancer cases detected each year, 11,913 die from it. However, 9 out of 10 cancers can be cured at an early stage, hence the great importance of getting screened!

How to get screened?

From the age of 25, a palpation by a health professional once a year is recommended, as well as a gynecological examination. This is not a heavy examination, but simply allows for screening, and can be done by a general practitioner or your gynecologist.
From the age of 50, a mammogram should also be done every two years.
Pharmacists are also available to answer all your questions and guide you on how to get screened :)

"All United by The Same Color" is this year's slogan, so this month, see life in pink and protect the women you love ❤

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