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BMWF vzw is a survivor-led community organisation, supporting African migrants by raising awareness on cancer risks, screening, and prevention, bridging gaps with medical services, providing health information, and offering emotional support.

25/10/2026

🎗️ BREAST AWARENESS: KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU

Looking after your breast health includes understanding how your breasts normally look and feel.

Breast awareness can help you notice changes that need medical attention. However, it is important to distinguish breast awareness from a proven screening test.

Practical steps you can take:👇

1. Look: Become familiar with the usual appearance of your breasts and ni***es.

2. Notice: Pay attention to new lumps, skin dimpling, ni**le changes, or unusual discharge.

3. Act: Contact your doctor if you discover a new or unusual change.

4. Screen: Follow the recommended breast cancer screening schedule for your age and individual risk.

🔬 What does the evidence say about monthly self-examinations?

Routine, structured breast self-examinations have not been shown to reduce breast cancer deaths in the general population. This is why breast awareness should not be presented as a replacement for mammography or medical evaluation.

You do not need to panic over every change. Hormonal changes and benign conditions can also affect breast tissue.

The important thing is not to ignore a change that is new or unusual for you.

You know your body best, but you do not have to diagnose yourself. Leave that to qualified healthcare professionals.

Source: American Cancer Society, Recommendations for Early Detection.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html

24/10/2026

NAVIGATING LIFE IN PROJECT

24/10/2026

🎗️ BREAST CANCER MYTHS VS. FACTS: LET’S TALK ABOUT THE SCIENCE.

Misinformation can delay medical care. Let’s correct some common misunderstandings.

❌ MYTH: Breast cancer always causes pain.

✅ FACT: Breast cancer may occur without pain. A painless lump still needs assessment.

❌ MYTH: Only people with a family history develop breast cancer.

✅ FACT: Breast cancer can develop without a known family history.

❌ MYTH: Every breast lump is cancer.

✅ FACT: Many breast lumps are benign, but a new lump should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

❌ MYTH: Men cannot develop breast cancer.

✅ FACT: Men can develop breast cancer, although it is uncommon. The WHO estimates that approximately 0.5% to 1% of breast cancers occur in men.

❌ MYTH: A normal mammogram means you can never develop breast cancer.

✅ FACT: Mammograms do not detect every cancer, and cancer can develop between screening appointments. New symptoms must still be checked.

❌ MYTH: A healthy lifestyle guarantees protection.

✅ FACT: Healthy habits may reduce certain risks, but they cannot eliminate breast cancer risk entirely.

💗 Reliable health information empowers people to make informed decisions.

If you are concerned about a breast change, do not rely on social media to diagnose it. Seek medical advice.

Share facts, not fear.

Sources:
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer

American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/breast-cancer-signs-and-symptoms.html

23/10/2026

Screening saves lives, a stitch in time saves nine.

23/10/2026

🎗️ BREAST CANCER PREVENTION: WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SAY?

Can breast cancer risk be reduced?

Yes. Certain lifestyle changes can reduce some risk factors, although no lifestyle choice can guarantee that breast cancer will never develop.

Here are evidence-based steps worth considering.

1. Be physically active.

Regular physical activity supports overall health and is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, particularly after menopause.

2. Limit or avoid alcohol.

Alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk. Reducing or avoiding alcohol can help lower this risk.

3. Maintain a healthy weight.

Excess body weight after menopause is associated with increased breast cancer risk.

4. Understand hormonal treatments.

Some menopausal hormone therapies can increase breast cancer risk. Discuss the potential benefits and risks with your healthcare professional before starting or changing treatment.

5. Know your personal and family history.

People with certain inherited gene changes or a strong family history may benefit from specialist assessment and additional risk-reduction options.

6. Follow recommended screening guidance.

Screening can help detect cancer early, but it does not prevent cancer from developing.

📍Please remember: Breast cancer is not always preventable. People who exercise, eat well, and follow every recommendation can still develop the disease.

A diagnosis is not evidence that someone failed to look after themselves.

Focus on what you can influence, seek reliable advice, and encourage others to do the same.

Source: US National Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Causes and Risk Factors.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/causes-risk-factors

22/10/2026

Your Health is your power, every question and information, play very important roles.

22/10/2026

If you have been diagnosed, do not delay your treatment, make you complete your treatment as recommended by your medical team.

22/10/2026

🎗️ BREAST CANCER AWARENESS ALSO MEANS SUPPORTING PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR DIAGNOSIS.

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring difficult decisions, medical appointments, treatment side effects, and emotional uncertainty.

Support matters, but it should be guided by the needs and wishes of the person receiving it.

💗 Seven ways to offer meaningful support:

1. Listen without judgment. Allow the person to express fear, sadness, anger, or hope without insisting that they stay positive.

2. Offer practical help. A lift to an appointment, a prepared meal, or assistance with everyday tasks can make a real difference.

3. Respect their privacy. Never share someone’s diagnosis or treatment details without their permission.

4. Avoid unproven treatments. Do not encourage someone to replace prescribed cancer treatment with supplements, restrictive diets, or alternative remedies. They should discuss complementary products with their healthcare team because some can interfere with treatment.

5. Respect their decisions. Treatment choices depend on the cancer’s type, stage, characteristics, and the person’s circumstances.

6. Keep checking in. Support is often needed throughout treatment and recovery, not only immediately after diagnosis.

7. Remember the person, not just the diagnosis. Continue to include them in conversations, friendships, and activities when they feel able.

🌷 To anyone facing breast cancer: You deserve accurate information, appropriate medical care, dignity, and compassion. You do not have to face every difficult day alone.

We may not always know the perfect words to say, but we can choose to listen, show kindness, and offer dependable support.

Let’s make breast cancer awareness about education, early diagnosis, access to treatment, and compassion.

21/10/2026

Can we as a community change this attitude of making people feel guilty for being sick?

21/10/2026

We are stronger together against cancer, every action counts 💪🏿

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Berchem
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Dinsdag	10:00 - 17:00
Woensdag	14:00 - 18:00
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