Topic: Breast Cancer
Dink for Pink: Cayman’s first 24-hour pickleball-a-thon
The Breast Cancer Foundation Cayman will host Caymans first-ever 24-hour pickleball-a-thon, ‘Dink for Pink', this weekend.
Police mark International Women’s Day with health conference
A group set up to promote women's health in the police service celebrated International Women's Day at the Women in Policing Network seminar on Saturday.
Fashion show empowers breast cancer survivors beyond the scar
Ten women and breast cancer survivors celebrated their beauty, courage and resilience on the catwalk in the Hotel Indigo ballroom on Saturday night, 18 May.
Community brings ‘pink energy’ to Camana Bay
Some 365 ladies packed the arts and recreation Centre (ARC) at Camana Bay for the 17th annual Pilates for Pink, a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser in support of the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Photo special: Gala raises huge sums for Breast Cancer Foundation
Pink bow ties, cummerbunds and dazzling gowns to rival those worn at the Oscars were on display as Cayman’s community helped raise in excess...
Island Heritage sponsors Light up the Night Beach Walk
Island Heritage Insurance Company has partnered with the Breast Cancer Foundation to be the title sponsor for the Light up the Night Beach Walk.
Cayman’s true cancer picture unknown
Even with a formal cancer registry on island, the true picture of the illness in the Cayman community still remains largely unknown, but emerging trends from available statistics indicate more women under the age of 40 are getting diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast cancer surgery wait list grows as COVID impacts medical travel
The waiting list for breast cancer surgeries and reconstructive surgeries is growing as patients and doctors face travel challenges here and aboard due to COVID-19, Breast Cancer Foundation Chief Administrator Janette Fitzgerald has said.
Breast Cancer Screening – Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Screening Programme is sponsored by The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens, in partnership with CI Health Services Authority, CTMH...
The Resh Hour with Cayman Breast Cancer Foundation
Janette Fitzgerald, Chief Administrator of the Cayman Breast Cancer Foundation and cancer survivor Julie Pritchard discuss the rising number of breast cancer cases in the Cayman Islands and the impact Covid has had on medical treatment and screenings.
1 in 7 Caribbean-born breast, ovarian cancer patients have gene mutation
A study of seven Caribbean countries has shown that an average of one in seven Caribbean-born people on those islands who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer carry at least one inherited gene mutation.
Breast cancer warrior Rene Dixon passes
Rene Dixon has lost her battle with cancer. She was one of Cayman’s youngest breast cancer patients.
Eclipze cut-a-thon marks 19th year
Eclipze Hair Design and Day Spa Cut-a-Thon marked its 19th anniversary on Sunday. The local salon is raising funds for the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens breast cancer awareness programme.
Eclipze has Cut-A-Thon for cancer
Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa will be hosting its 18th Annual Cut-A-Thon for Breast Cancer awareness on Sunday from 2-6 p.m.
Eclipze 17th Annual Cut-A-Thon
Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa will be holding its 17th Annual Cut-A-Thon on Sunday to raise money for Breast Cancer awareness.
Strong turnout for district breast cancer presentation
It was a packed house at the John Gray Memorial Church Hall last week for an information session on breast cancer.
Cut-a-thon raises $9,000
Eclipze Hair Design’s Cut-a-thon over the weekend so far has raised $9,000 for breast cancer awareness.
Psychiatrist to speak at breast cancer survivors breakfast
Dr. Geetha Nampiaparampil, a psychiatrist from the Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, will be the featured speaker at an invitation-only breakfast for breast cancer survivors on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Westin resort.
Uniting for breast cancer awareness
The Botswain Bay Presbyterian Church community recently came together to do their part to support breast cancer awareness in the district of West Bay, as part of October’s awareness activities spearheaded by the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens. This year’s theme is “Early Detection Saves Lives.” On Sunday, Oct. 16, the church congregation dressed in pink, and the day’s programs were also printed in pink.
Lions mark 20 years of breast cancer awareness
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens is celebrating two decades of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign in the Cayman Islands. Since the campaign began 20 years ago, the club says, thousands of people have benefited from the educational program, which involves partnerships with healthcare providers.
Brac community takes strides to breast cancer awareness
Getting some exercise and fresh air, along with some friendly competition, the Brac community recently got together to raise funds for breast cancer awareness efforts.
Moon walk and raise money for breast cancer charity
Hundreds of cancer survivors, friends and families will be supporting the Light Up The Night (Full Moon) Breast Cancer Beach Walk this Saturday.
