Health | Pink tide on the Champs-Elysées at the central event against breast cancer

It is the central event in defense of preventive measures against breast cancer in the French capital. The Arc de Triomphe was also bathed in pink-tinged light as participants paraded and danced around the iconic center of Paris.

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A pink sea on the Champs Elysees

It is the central event in defense of preventive measures against breast cancer in the French capital.

The Arc de Triomphe was also bathed in pink-tinged light as participants paraded and danced around the iconic center of Paris.

Tania de Oliveirabreast cancer survivor: “It is really a moment of communion between all these women who have suffered breast cancer, who have lost their hair and who have been mutilated, because in the end, removing a breast is a mutilation. Not always “It is easy to recover the body. I think that today it is important that we can all be together and celebrate this moment of joy, despite everything. Although today we have gone through difficult times, it is a moment of joy and also a lot of emotion, of course.” .

Christelle Beynetbreast cancer survivor: “The main idea is to say that you have to get tested early because that’s what will limit the damage. That was my case. I had it done when I was 37 and now I’m 41. But it’s necessary to raise awareness to people, young people, because breast cancer now affects young people and it is vital to talk about it and get tested early. That is what will save their lives.

In France, all women between 50 and 74 years old are offered a free mammogram every two years.

But breast cancer rates continue to rise and organizers hope Pink October will raise awareness about the need for preventive measures.

Additional sources • Enrique Barrueco (Voice-over)

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