Women show their breasts …
Two years ago, Pauline Delpech, the adopted daughter of Michel Delpech and environmental councilor of the 17th arrondissement of Paris, had already committed to the fight against breast cancer, a cause that is particularly close to his heart. This year, the young woman relapses and poses again bare chest, to illustrate the poster of the association “Breast Cancer, let’s talk about it!”
By posing for this campaign, the 33-year-old is mobilizing for early detection against breast cancer. A woman’s breast must in fact be observed by a doctor from the age of 30 because half of all cancers occur in women under 50 who have never had any cancer. mammograms.
Pauline Delpech is not the only woman to have undressed to commit to breast cancer screening. The famous model Kate moss poses in fine lingerie branded Stella McCartney.
… and men show it all
Women aren’t the only ones posing in the simplest device to talk about breast cancer. Since yesterday, the famous and oh so long awaited calendar of the Gods of the stadium has been released, with its batch of photos of sportsmen posing naked. And this year, this calendar is sold (29 euros) for the benefit of the association “Le Cancer du Sein, Parlons-en!” Rugby players Morgan Parra, Pascal Papé, Hugo Bonneval and Jules Plisson, but also footballer Djibril Cissé , judoka Loïc Piétri and handball players William Accambray, Nikola and Luka Karabatic reveal everything to please the eyes … and to serve the cause of breast cancer.
The importance of breast cancer screening
1 in 8 women are at risk of developing breast cancer. Early detection saves thousands of lives every year. This is because the earlier breast cancer is detected, the greater the chances of a cure. Thanks to early detection, half of breast cancers are detected when they measure less than 2 cm … and 9 times out of 10, this cancer detected early can be cured while considerably reducing the aggressiveness of the treatments applied . From the age of 50, a mammogram is recommended every two years. Between the ages of 50 and 74, women benefit from this free breast x-ray as part of an organized national screening program.
But beware, “half of breast cancer occurs in younger women. It is therefore important from the age of 30 to be monitored regularly by a gynecologist ”recalls the association“ Le Cancer du Breast, Parlons-en! “. This screening is all the more important if women in your family have been affected by this disease.
According to the Institute for Public Health Surveillance (INVS), breast cancer remains the main cause of death from cancer in women. It is responsible for nearly 11,000 annual deaths in France and 410,000 worldwide.
Breast Cancer Screening: Are You Showing Your Breasts Regularly? Talk about it on our forum dedicated to breast cancer and Pink October.
