{"id":21762,"date":"2025-10-25T12:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/?p=21762"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:37:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:37:06","slug":"october-25-world-breast-cancer-awareness-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/en\/october-25-world-breast-cancer-awareness-day\/","title":{"rendered":"October 25 \u2013 World Breast Cancer Awareness Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

October 25 has been established as World Breast Cancer Awareness Day<\/strong>, a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting people living with this disease. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide<\/strong>, affecting approximately 2.3 million women each year, with 670,000 deaths, while in Greece around 6,000 new cases are diagnosed annually (Source: Globocan 2025). These are not just numbers\u2014they are mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends who deserve hope and dignity.<\/p>\n

Survival chances depend on access to early detection and effective treatment<\/strong>: in high-income countries, the five-year survival rate exceeds 90%, while in countries such as India it is 66% and in South Africa only 40%. These inequalities highlight the urgent need for coordinated international action<\/strong>, as incidence and mortality are projected to rise by 40% by 2050 if current trends continue.<\/p>\n

Breat scancer<\/strong> does not affect only women\u2014around 1% of diagnoses occur in men, a fact often overlooked. Awareness and education must be inclusive so that no one is left unprotected.<\/p>\n

The WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative<\/strong>, established in 2021, works with countries to reduce breast cancer mortality by strengthening health systems and facilitating access to diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n

At the same time, psychosocial support<\/strong> for patients and their families is crucial, as a diagnosis affects all aspects of life, from work to daily routines and mental well-being.<\/p>\n

International Breast Cancer Awareness Day<\/strong> also calls on communities, health organizations, and authorities to collaborate to improve access to screening and treatment services. Raising awareness about risk factors<\/strong>\u2014such as genetics, age, and lifestyle\u2014and promoting healthy habits helps prevent the disease and reduce health inequalities.<\/p>\n

Every individual can contribute: schedule a mammogram, remind friends to do the same, support nonprofit organizations, or participate in awareness activities<\/strong>. Even small gestures, like wearing a pink ribbon or sharing reliable information on social media, make a difference.<\/p>\n

At Kapa3<\/strong>, we believe that every woman and person living with cancer deserves support, knowledge, and access to high-quality treatments<\/strong>. Through initiatives in awareness, social support, and empowerment, our goal is to build a society where no life is endangered by lack of information, resources, or care, and wher<\/p>\n

e hope and solidarity become powerful allies in the fight against the disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong> on breast cancer:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/en\/raising-the-standards-europe-s-qa-scheme-for-breast-cancer-services\/<\/p>\n

Understanding Breast Cancer Risk Factors: What You Can and Can\u2019t Change<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n