Why get screened
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Detected early, it can be cured in about 9 cases out of 10, often with lighter treatment.
EIT Group stands together for
Pink October 2026
All through October, let’s learn and encourage breast cancer screening: detected early, it is far more treatable.
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Key facts
Breast cancer: the essentials
Simple guidance to understand, spot the warning signs and know when to see a doctor.
Warning signs
A lump in the breast or under the arm, skin that puckers or looks like orange peel, a changing nipple or discharge: see a doctor without delay.
Breast self-examination
Once a month, a few days after your period ends (or on a fixed date after menopause): look at your breasts in a mirror, then feel them in small circles, up to the armpit.
Mammography
This is the reference screening test. It is generally offered every two years from age 50, earlier if there is a family history: talk to your doctor.
Reducing the risk
Regular physical activity, a balanced diet, little or no alcohol and no tobacco reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Men too
Rarer, breast cancer also affects men (about 1% of cases): a lump near the nipple should be checked by a doctor.
This information does not replace the advice of a health professional.
2026 edition
The Pink October quiz
Facts, myths and good habits: a few questions to know more about screening.
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- 2 I do a breast self-exam every month 0
- 3 I talk about screening with my doctor 0
- 4 I encourage a loved one to get screened 0
- 5 I move for at least 30 minutes a day 0
- 6 I cut down on alcohol and tobacco 0
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A word from the Management
Libreville, 1 October 2026
Dear colleagues,
This Pink October 2026, EIT Group joins the worldwide campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer screening.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Detected early, it can be cured in the vast majority of cases: learning, knowing the warning signs and talking to a health professional can save lives.
We encourage everyone to take care of their health, to support their loved ones and to share these messages. Thank you for your support.
The Management