October is Pink Tober—Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global campaign to raise awareness and support survivors of a disease affecting millions worldwide. In Honiara, many marked the occasion by wearing the pink ribbon or dressing in pink, highlighting the rising number of breast cancer cases. Dr. Andrew Soma, an oncologist at the National Referral Hospital’s Cancer Unit, shared alarming statistics: 1 in every 4 cancer cases is breast cancer, with one cancer-related death occurring every day. Ea

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The pink ribbon symbol of breast cancer awareness is now 30 years old. The ribbon reminds women to get medical checkups and appears on products sold with a promise that part of the proceeds will be donated to support breast cancer awareness or research. https://reut.rs/3EC3FPm | Reuters

38K views · 396 reactions | STORIES OF SURVIVAL: Three breast cancer survivors open up about the importance of annual mammograms after they were hesitant to go at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — and hear from a leading breast cancer oncologist on why screenings are vital. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth https://abcn.ws/35mQJcZ | The View | Facebook

198K views · 300 reactions | Help those affected by breast cancer Inspirational cancer survivors share their nuggets of advice on how to Live Every Day: ✋ Put your hand up and accept help Singing is the best tonic ‍♀️ Take up a hobby Over the past 10 years, Centra together with @IrishCancerSociety have raised over €6 million to support those affected by breast cancer. Watch to see how you can donate. | Centra Ireland | Facebook

14K views · 98 reactions | Breast cancer survivors Bess Rothenberg and Liza Fues share their journeys fighting for their lives 35 years apart to highlight the advances in treatment over the years. They share their hopes for the future as progress continues. | TODAY with Jenna & Friends | Facebook