"In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 680,000 deaths globally." (WHO, March 2021)  

It is the world's most prevalent cancer, and yet there is still a stigma around it.  

One of my friends had breast cancer and beat it. A few years later it came back.   

She beat it again, but the second time was much scarier.  

When I had my nose surgery, two of the women in the operation ward were having breast operations.  

One was a young woman (still in her early 20s) having a lump removed.  

The other was an older lady having her breast rebuilt after a previous operation to remove the lump she had.  

The fact is, it is very much real!  

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paula Goodman and I are aiming to help remove the stigma around talking about breast cancer and having healthy breasts.  

Join us live on LinkedIn, YouTube or Twitter at 1500 BST on Wednesday 13th October.  It's time to wear pink with pride!  

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