Pinktober is here!

Here are some places to get your preventative screenings done during the month of October AKA Pinktober AKA Breast Cancer Awareness Month

While it’s all fun and games to go out in pink to help spread awareness, it’s really important to look around at the women in your lives and encourage them to go get tested. So share this list far and wide people!

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5. The Pink Caravan is offering FREE screenings throughout the month of October

The Pink Caravan has been known for consistently offering free mammograms through the month of October.

Here is a list of Week 1, they update regularly here on their Instagram here.

Oct 6- Dubai Frame- 4 pm to 10 pm

Oct 7- Festival Plaza- 11 am to 5 pm

Oct 7- Kite Beach- 4 pm to 10 pm

Oct 8- City Centre Mirdif- 4 pm to 10 pm

 

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4. Select Aster Hospital branches are doing FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

Breast cancer consultations with resident surgeons and gynaecologists are available for free at the Aster Muhaisnah and Sharjah hospitals.

In addition, once breast health consultations are completed at the respective hospitals, women will be eligible for a 50% discount on breast ultrasound and lab tests.

Where? Aster Muhaisnah and Sharjah hospitals 

 

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3. Get checked today at Medcare Women & Children Hospital

As part of its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Medcare Women & Children Hospital is emphasizing the importance of preventive health screening among women.

To commemorate the initiative, women are encouraged to take advantage of a special screening package available at the Medcare Women & Children Hospital for AED 350, which includes an in-person consultation and the option to choose either an ultrasound or a mammography screening.

This campaign aims to equip women with vital information and resources to help them recognize breast cancer and undertake early intervention as needed.

Offer valid from October 1st 2023 till October 31st 2023.

Where? Medcare Women and Children Hospital, SZR

Price? AED 350

 

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2. Free checkups at Zulekha Hospital

Zulekha Hospital is inviting you to join their fight against breast cancer by discussing it with your friends and family. Stay stronger and bolder. Pledge to prevent breast cancer.

To schedule your complimentary breast cancer screening*, call or WhatsApp 600 52 4442 today! *Conditions apply

 

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1. PINK IT at Deerfields Mall for Breast Cancer Awareness 

Deerfields Mall is proud to announce its collaboration with Burjeel Hospital to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It offers female shoppers an opportunity to receive free mammogram tests, all while engaging in various activities and informative sessions focused on prevention, women’s mental health, and the mindset to fight the disease.

Burjeel Hospital will bring their mobile unit to the garden area from October 14 to October 15, offering free breast cancer screening tests. 

When? October 14 to October 15

Time? 6 pm to 10 pm

Where? in the Garden Area of Deerfields Mall