Avignon. Sainte-Catherine-Institut du Cancer mobilizes for Pink October
Through Sarah zafrani
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One more time, Sainte-Catherine-Institut du Cancer supports Pink October and organize, with its partners, numerous events to raise awareness of prevention of breast cancer.
The medical establishment specializes in the screening and treatment of cancerous tumors in Avignon.
Pink October
Since 1994 in France, this annual campaign launched by the Ruban Rose association makes it possible to raise awareness among the general public about breast cancer screening, leading cause of death by cancer in women and to collect research funds, report Provence.
“Our commitment to women fighting against breast cancer is total and we will continue to support this cause which is very dear to us”
Events throughout the month of October
At Auchan Cavaillon, several actions are: rounding at the checkouts and sale of “pink” products in the gallery on weekends.
October 13,Escapée Rose – Prime Minister wellness institute at the hospital – will offer well-being care to patients and accompanying persons in Sainte-Catherine.
On the same day, a “Santé Vous Bien” forum is organized from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm at the Panoramique in Tarascon. Free stands and workshops around the prevention, of screening and well-being are offered: nutrition quiz, reappropriation of one’s body and self-image with a socio-esthetician, relaxation therapy, show for children, photo exhibition …
On October 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., a free conference will take place at the Palais des Papes in partnership with the Soroptimist International d’Avignon. It will be moderated by Doctor Isabelle Sarfati, plastic surgeon from the Institut du Breast in Paris and will focus on “Reconstructive surgery. “
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