The month of October has, for several years, been favored by The League Against Cancer to raise awareness of the cause of Breast Cancer. As such, it is launching its new Pink October 2024 campaign with the slogan: “STRONGER TOGETHER”.
This year again, the UBB via Coeur de Rugby is joining forces with the Ligue Contre le Cancer de Gironde as well as the Bordeaux University Hospital to raise awareness about this extremely important subject.
On the occasion of the first match of October taking place at the Stade Chaban Delmas this Saturday, October 5 at 4:30 p.m., several actions are being put in place to promote Pink October.
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« Against breast cancer, let’s take care of each other. Let’s encourage our loved ones to consult a general practitioner, a midwife or a gynecologist once a year. And from the age of 50 to be screened every 2 years. », the League thus calls for an emphasis on self-monitoring and organized screening by banking on the power of persuasion of loved ones and the strength of sorority.
Detected at an early stage, breast cancer can be cured in 9 cases out of 10.
From 25 years olda palpation by a healthcare professional is recommended once a year and in addition, from 50 years oldorganized screening includes a mammogram. Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does exist. Talk to your doctor.
The Gironde League has funded more than €120,000 in research projects in 2023 for cancers with poor prognoses.
She supports women affected by the disease every day in her Espace Ligue in Bordeaux, and at their homes throughout Gironde for free.
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