Have you ever wondered how October became the month to raise awareness about breast cancer? Or why people wear pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month? We take a look at that history. We also dive into the number of women who get diagnosed every y

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One of Europe's leading oncologists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how huge advances in technology are helping women who have and are recovering from breast cancer. Doctor Joana Ribeiro from the Gustave Roussy Institute says that, for example, a new AI-ba

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, but early detection saves lives. Through events, information campaigns, and symbolic pink ribbons, Octobre Rose encourages everyone—especially women over 50—to get regular screenings and supp

The US government began shutting down after midnight on Wednesday after Congress failed to agree a stopgap budget, halting operations at federal agencies and sidelining hundreds of thousands of workers. In exchange for their votes, Democrats had demanded

Every October, the world turns pink for "Octobre Rose", the French name for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year marks the 32nd edition of the global campaign, running until October 31st, with a strong focus on raising awareness about early detection