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Fencing helps breast cancer recovery in France

French association Solution Riposte uses fencing to improve physical and mental health post-surgery.

Half of women in France not aware of breast cancer risk factors

A new study ahead of awareness month Pink October revealed ‘concerning results’ says an anti-cancer group

Breast cancer: Who can get free screenings in France?

We recap the rules for free screenings and answer some of the most common questions about the mammogram and screening process for this Pink October

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Breast cancer treatment Trodelvy is now available in France

The therapy doubles life expectancy for patients of an aggressive form of breast cancer. It has been authorised for emergency use in France as of yesterday, offering hope for hundreds of patients

Breast cancer in France: New treatment authorised for use

Antibody treatment Trodelvy will be available to treat an aggressive form of cancer called ‘triple-negative’ from November 1

Getting a breast cancer scan in France: FAQs

Did you know that women aged 50-74 and living in France are eligible for a free breast cancer screening every two years, even without symptoms or any risk factors? We explain.

Jodie Foster in Monaco for breast cancer events

Monaco will be in the pink next week with two special events for the ninth anniversary of Pink Ribbon Monaco, for breast cancer awareness – with the participation of Oscar-winning Hollywood star Jodie Foster.

Older women risk lives by missing breast cancer checks

The most common form of cancer among women in France causes 12,000 deaths a year

France to ban some breast implants over cancer fears

Popular implants linked to a rare but aggressive form of cancer

New €2 celebrates French anti-breast cancer campaign

The Paris Mint has issued a new €2 coin to celebrate 25 years since France’s first high-profile awareness campaign against breast cancer.

Why Lille’s goddess statue is wearing a hot pink bra

You might think that being made of stone would remove the need to wear a bra, but apparently not, as the statue of the Goddess of the Grand’Place in Lille has been wearing one since October 9.

France’s first post-mastectomy tattoo parlour opens

A tattoo parlour claiming to be the first in France entirely dedicated to post-mastectomy nipple and areola reconstruction for breast cancer survivors has opened in Marly-la-Ville (Val d’Oise).