By Team Pulse

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to create awareness; honour the millions of lives affected by breast cancer, and reaffirm our global commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival for all, said the World Health Organization. This year, the theme is: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.

“Every breast cancer diagnosis is personal. Behind every diagnosis is a story — of courage, resilience, and hope. This theme reminds us that breast cancer touches the lives of women and their families around the world differently, and that every journey deserves compassion, dignity, and support,” the WHO said, adding that the theme this time, recognises the diversity of experiences and reinforces the need for compassionate, timely and quality care for all — regardless of geography, income or background.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. In 2022, approximately 2.3 million women were diagnosed and another 670,000 died from the disease.

Published on October 6, 2025