01/10/2026
๐OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH๐
This October, we wear our pink ribbons with pride โ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐โ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ๐.
DID YOU KNOW?
โข Early detection can significantly improve outcomes, with around 90% of patients surviving when breast cancer is diagnosed early.
โข Knowing your breasts and being aware of changes is important. Screening, including mammograms where recommended, plays a vital role in early detection.
โข Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can help improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.
โข Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important nationwide initiative in South Africa, helping raise awareness and encourage conversations in communities across the country.
Wear your pink. Spread awareness. Share hope.๐
For more information and support, visit CANSA South Africa:
www.cansa.org.za/breast-cancer