The Anguilla Cancer Society joins other cancer organisation around the world in recognising Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year the month of October is set aside to enable an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Join the Society as we work together to encourage and support women in the fight against cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in Anguilla. Although men can get breast cancer, it is most common among women. The theme for activities is: Breast Cancer, Men and Women Can Get It. #ALLBODIES HAVE BREASTS!
Self-breast exams and clinical breast exams are encouraged. Regularly examining your breasts is an important step in early detection. All women over the age of 40 years are advised to speak to their doctor about conducting annual mammograms. Remember early detection can save your life!
Breast Cancer 2021 Activities are:
Radio Programme – Klass Fm – Thursday 7th October 2021 at 8.00pm – Topics to discuss and share: My Personal Battle With Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer and Symptoms, Activities for 2021 etc.
Church Service at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral – Sunday 10th October, 2021 at 8.00 am
Throughout the month –
Breast Cancer Tips via the – Anguillian newspaper, Radio stations, Anguilla Cancer Society Facebook Page & Nutrition and Health Promotion Facebook Page
Health education sessions at local health centres – Breast Cancer
Friday 22nd October 2021 – Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer Walk – Anguilla Cancer Society in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank – Route: From the Gazebo in The Valley to the Little Dix Roundabout and Back. (Men should wear blue prostate cancer shirts and women wear pink breast cancer shirts). September was prostate cancer month but due to the increase in Covid-19 cases the prostate cancer walk was postponed)
Breast Cancer Think Pink Fridays: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th October, 2021 – Adults and children are asked to wear pink every Friday to take part in the awareness.
Please support the cause by purchasing a Breast Cancer T-shirts from the Anguilla Cancer Society. Call 235-8282 for more information.
– Press Release
