Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness, Early Detection and the Knowledge That Can Save Lives 🎀 Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness, Early Detection and the Knowledge That Can Save Lives By Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA Every October, pink ribbons appear across communities, organisations and social media. Buildings may be illuminated in pink, fundraising activities are organised, and people wear pink to express solidarity with those affected by breast cancer. But Pink October must mean more than wearing a colour. It is an opportunity to learn. It is an opportunity to understand our bodies. It is an opportunity to challenge misinformation. And, most importantly, it is an opportunity to remind people that recognising changes, seeking timely medical advice and participating in appropriate screening can make a meaningful difference. Breast cancer remains a major global health challenge. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 2.4 million women were diagnosed with breast cance...