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
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
practical 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).
Free breast cancer tests for 25-year-olds Free preventive breast cancer consultations will be offered to women aged 25 from 2018, the Ministry of Health has said.