Pink is the color of hope!

Ma Cherie's core values embody a lifestyle of wellness, support within the local community and female empowerement - yet, we believe that everything begins with the prioritization of mental and physical health.

October is internationally designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The message of prevention, early diagnosis and support - visually represented by the Pink Ribbon symbol - spreads all over the globe raising awareness and inspiring hope.

Prompted by the #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Ma Cherie team in close collaboration with the Ηellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois", has gathered 4 steps as stated by the association and Greek surgical oncologists for the correct prevention as well as early diagnosis.

Step 1. First and foremost, regarding the doctor you will arrange a visit to, it should be a  surgical oncologist for females. Specialist doctors can help you towards the right direction to your next steps or answer all your questions regarding breast cancer, regardless of your age.

Step 2. When it comes to choosing a doctor, it should always be specialist doctors, such as surgical oncologists or gynecologists with a specialization on female breasts. According to "Alma Zois", exams performed by medical specialists raise the percentage of early diagnosis to 98-99%.

Step 3. Depending on your age group, you should implement a different process of monitoring your health for early detection.

20-40 years old: Breast cancer exam every 3 years

35-40 years old: Arrange your first mammogram

40 years old and up: Annual mammograms and medical examinations

Step 4. Given that preemptive examinations should be repeated regularly, the selection of medical examination centers is crucial. "Alma Zois" and ΕΧΕΜ has created a specific programme of awareness and examination processes for women aged 20 to 39 years old. By taking part in the programme, you will be given the opportunity to book a personal appointment with a surgical oncologist of ΕΧΕΜ, where you will be informed about prevention of breast cancer as well as a medical breast examination.

So start today! Arrange a visit to your doctor and invite women around you to do the same!

Extra Tips:

-      arrange your visit together with a woman you love or feel close to (mother, daughter, friend etc)

-      get informed about volunteering initiatives in your local community 

-      visit one of our stores for a free, personalized fitting session. Fitting sessions are provided throughout the year from our trained Fitting Experts and focus on suggesting the right bra size and providing handful tips about overall breast health. 

-      share this blog post to help more women get the message of Pink October!

Stay tuned for more Pink October actions #macheriestores

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#PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #wellnessliving

Learn more about Alma Zois Association: https://almazois.gr/