October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so… tune in Ladies AND Gentlemen (yes, men are at risk too) because this is real talk.

This type of cancer is where cells in our breasts begin to grow at an uncontrollable rate that often forms a tumour and can be seen as a lump in X-Rays, Ultrasounds or Mammograms. Women need to get examined on an annual basis once they are in their 40s. But, you are still at risk regardless of your age.

Once a month, do a self-exam. Press your chest all around to inspect if there is a lump or if they just feel different. Do this standing up and lying down. And make sure to check your arm pits too! You can Google different techniques to do this; find one that works for you and get going girl!

An apple doesn’t always keep the doctor away because once a year, you should go to get checked by your doc. They will usually do an X-Ray, Mammogram or an Ultrasound to see if there is anything to be concerned for, or if everything looks okay.

If you’re in Dubai this October, get yourself checked for free or at a discounted rate at these hospitals! NO EXCUSES!

Mediclinic
– 50% off screening mammograms for women over 40.

Saudi German Hospital
– Complimentary Consultation and Mammogram for Women over 40.
– Complimentary Consultation and Breast Ultrasound for Women below 40.

Zulekha Hospitals x Pink It Now
– Free Specialist Consultation and X-Ray Mammogram for Women over 40.

Prime Hospital
– 50% off on a Mammogram or Ultrasound.

In case you’re curious and want to know a little more about breast cancer, check out this e-brochure done by Pink It Now and Zulekha Hospitals. This campaign is awesome and it’s really helpful.

Other than that, this Pink October you can help spread awareness or donate to charities for research and treatment for patients battling breast cancer. 

Take care everyone!