Hamburg launches campaign against breast cancer

„Hamburg turns pink "- Binnenalster lights up next week in the international signal color for breast cancer

19/10/2012

Every year, around 72,000 women in Germany contract breast cancer. The sooner a tumor is diagnosed, the higher the chances of recovery. To draw attention to the better chances of breast cancer getting better through early detection, Hamburg starts the four-day campaign starting on Monday evening „Hamburg is pink“. Alsterhaus, Hapag-Lloyd-building and Alsterfontäne are illuminated in the brightest color, which is considered the international signal color for breast cancer.

Campaign in Hamburg to draw attention to breast cancer screening
Germany takes the sad leading position in the death rate of breast cancer in the European comparison. With a share of 32 percent, the tumor disease is one of the most common cancer diseases in women. Statistically, every eighth woman is affected by a tumor in the breast during her life. The sooner breast cancer is detected, the higher the chances of recovery. Since 2005, mammography for early detection was introduced as a screening in Germany. Women between the ages of 50 and 69 are entitled to the free early detection procedure every two years. In mammography, small, non-palpable changes in the chest can be visualized.

To draw attention to the early detection of breast cancer, starting on Monday in Hamburg, a four-day campaign. Under the motto „Hamburg is pink“ In the evening, the Alster fountain, the Hapag-Lloyd building and the Alsterhaus are to shine in pink. (Ag)

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Picture credits: Peter Smola