It was in the presence of David Jardon, municipal councilor responsible for public health, and elected officials that the day dedicated to cancer prevention and health promotion opened its doors, this Friday, November 29, in the hall of the ‘Area.
Organized by the city, this event combining screening and friendly activities to promote health and prevent cancer brought together the public, made up in particular of classes of middle and high school students, around essential themes for well-being and disease prevention.
Stands and workshops for everyone
Numerous stands manned by health professionals offered valuable information on screening for male and female cancers, as well as advice on preventing risks linked to tobacco, alcohol and poor exposure to the sun. Free screenings for age-related frailties were also offered.
The Colon Tour: an educational experience
This giant inflatable structure, designed by the League against Cancer, allowed participants to explore the inside of a colon, while discovering in an educational way the different lesions and the importance of early detection.
Fun and sporting activities
Visitors were able to participate in activities accessible to all, such as boxing introductions, led by the association Dynamik Boxing Cluband relaxing yoga sessions, organized by YogaMoon. The solidarity walk through the Pielles eco-district also brought together participants for a moment of conviviality and solidarity.
Mini conferences
Mini conferences around prevention-screening of female cancers were proposed, with awareness on HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) by Doctor Frantz Bousquet, gynecologist and How can our diet protect us from cancer? ? by Samuel Honrubia, dietitian.
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