La Saint-Martin Women's House organized his first morning of Pink Octoberin partnership with the Maternal and Child Health (PMI) service of the local authority. A meeting that was both educational and friendly, which allowed...to address breast cancer openly and without taboo, its early detection and simple preventative measures.
Sibel Aydin, coordinator of the Women's House, opened the session by recalling the importance of screeningIndirectly affected by the disease, she emphasized thatMore than 61000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in France.”, emphasizing that early diagnosis allows for effective treatment in the majority of cases.
Delphine, a speaker and midwife at the PMI (Maternal and Child Health Center)then led a dynamic information workshop, with a fun video and a Presentation on breast anatomy, risk factors, and warning signsThe participants learned how to perform theself-examinationA simple, painless, and free step to better understand your body and identify any abnormalities. “Every woman must create her own reference point, because each breast is unique" she explained, inviting people to practice this gesture every month, outside of menstrual periods.
The discussions also covered other screening methods, mammographyultrasound, MRI, and on the existing treatmentsAlthough diagnosis is possible in Saint-Martin, surgery is still performed in Guadeloupe or mainland France.
The event concluded with refreshments in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The initial meeting was praised for the clarity of the discussions and the quality of the contributions.“Talking and informing people is already taking action for one's health,” concluded Sibel Aydin, who hopes to repeat the initiative next year.
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