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On June 20, it’s time for the third Walking.be x Pink Ribbon . In Trois-Ponts, you can enjoy the longest day of the year while you walk. Choose between 50, 36, 24, or 10 km.
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Explore the Wine Region around Tervuren
On July 18, in the heart of summer, you can enjoy the beautiful wine-growing region around Tervuren, Overijse, and Huldenberg during the Grape Tour.
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Become a Patient Expert
Do you also think that breast cancer care could be improved? Soon, as a breast cancer patient, you’ll have the opportunity to help improve the services provided. Apply below to be considered for the Patient Expert training program.
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From Staden to Honolulu: Alheembouw and Steenoven Walk 40 Million Kilometers in The Pink Walk
During The Pink Walk May, employees from Alheembouw and Steenoven gave it their all. After a virtual journey around the world totaling 40 million steps, the company presented a check for 7,500 euros to support the fight against breast cancer.
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Running Your Own Business While Living with Breast Cancer
Research shows that self-employed people with cancer generally remain active for longer during their illness and return to work sooner than employees. However, returning to work earlier does not necessarily mean a faster recovery.
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What is the biggest cause of breast cancer?
What is the survival rate?
Can I return to work after treatment?
Can I still have children after breast cancer?
Why should I choose breast reconstruction?
Are supplements a good idea?
Is surgery always necessary?
Where can I find accredited breast clinics?
Will the treatment affect my relationship?
Can movement help you?
Does nutrition affect risk?
What are the risk factors?
Is breast cancer hereditary?
What is DCIS?
What to do in case of a lump in the breast?
What is the Mammo Quiz?
How reliable is the survey?
Is a screening free?
What are the alarm signals?
How common is breast cancer?
What is a mammogram?
What is the likelihood of relapse?
How can I reduce the risk?
What is a chemobrain?
What are drop-in centers?
What does a breast nurse do?
What types of breast cancer exist?
Is breast cancer deadly?
How do you tell those around you?
Metastases, now what?
What is TNBC?
What is the risk of breast cancer?
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Patient Day
Quality of life in breast cancer
In June, we will once again be hosting a patient information day in Dutch and French. This time, the theme is quality of life for breast cancer patients. The event is completely free, but registration is required.
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Can you detect breast cancer early?
If you catch breast cancer early, treatment is usually less invasive and your chances of recovery are higher. After taking our quiz, you’ll find out for yourself how likely you are to detect breast cancer early.
WALKING GROUPS
Join a walking group
Do you enjoy walking but would rather not do it alone? Take a look at our walking groups. These groups regularly get together for a pleasant walk, each in their own region and at their own set times. Each group is led by a walking coach.
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Fourth edition of Walk for Pink Ribbon 2,436 walkers in the fight against breast cancer
On Whit Monday, the Hoge Kempen National Park turned pink once again for the fourth edition of the Walk for Pink Ribbon. A whopping 2,436 enthusiastic participants made their way to Dilsen-Stokkem to walk together in support of the fight against breast cancer, despite the heat.
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New test predicts whether chemotherapy will be effective
At an international conference in Chicago in May, a study was presented showing that chemotherapy is not always necessary for breast cancer. The study focuses on research into a new predictive gene expression test, similar to those already in use in Belgium.
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Private cancer clinics are preying on desperate breast cancer patients
Claudia, a 37-year-old Dutch woman with metastatic breast cancer, traveled on May 8 to a private clinic in Mexico that promises to cure her. She sold her house and launched a crowdfunding campaign to pay for the treatment. She shared her story on social media and hopes it will help others. Above all, we hope no one else follows her example.
Pink Ribbon is the Belgian organization dedicated to the fight against breast cancer every day.
The non-profit organization Pink Ribbon is the national organization working every day to improve the medical treatment of breast cancer and increase the quality of life of (former) breast cancer patients. Our mission is ready and clear to eliminate the disease and reduce its impact.
To this end, we are setting up several projects in Belgium under 5 pillars:
- Breast cancer awareness
- Prevention
- Early detection of breast cancer
- Psychosocial support for (former) patients and their surroundings
- Research
To finance these projects, we raise funds managed in the bosom of the Pink Ribbon non-profit organization and at the Pink Ribbon Fund, the latter under the auspices of the King Baudouin Foundation.
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