Pink October 2026
THIS PLACE IS RESERVED
FOR YOUR HEALTH
Stop for a moment. Learn how to keep your breasts healthy.
and what preventive tests you can use.
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Deposits are temporarily unavailable, we are working to resolve the issue.
Stop for a moment. Learn how to keep your breasts healthy.
and what preventive tests you can use.
Observe your body and be alert to changes
Take advantage of self-examination instructions and knowledge that helps you act consciously
Schedule your tests and don't postpone yourself
Learn what changes to look out for, when to consult a doctor, and where to find information about testing.
Download free materials and place them in your premises, school, library, workplace or in your local area.
Pay attention to their usual appearance and structure to make it easier to notice a new change.
a lump or thickening, change in size or shape of the breast, nipple inversion, nipple discharge, change in skin appearance, a thickening or lump in the armpit.
Consult your doctor about any disturbing changes – regardless of your age and the date of your last examination.
For today free National Health Fund program covers mammograms for women aged 45–74, usually once every two years and without a referral, if they meet the program conditions.
Standing in front of a mirror, raise your arms and check for any changes in skin color, shape, or size of your breasts. Repeat the same steps, placing your hands firmly on your hips.
Using the fingertips of one hand, palpate the breast on the opposite side, starting from the upper, outer quarter. Palpate in a clockwise direction, examining both the left and right breasts.
Then gently squeeze the nipple between your thumb and forefinger to check for any discharge.
Next, lie on your back and use your fingertips to examine each quarter of your breast, moving clockwise.
While lying on your back, you should also examine both armpits with your fingers.
Breast self-examination does not replace a doctor's consultation or recommended tests. The scope and frequency of testing may depend on age, symptoms, treatment history, and individual risk factors.
Maja Surowicz, President of the Rakiety Oncology Foundation, responds
Above all, don't panic. 80% of the detected changes are benign, non-cancerous. Simply get rid of them and there's no risk of complications. However, don't ignore such changes, as even a benign change has the potential to become malignant. However, remember that during your first self-examination, your breast tissue may surprise you. Some breasts have a predominance of glandular tissue, which may appear to have many lumps during the first self-examination. The most important thing is to get to know your breasts and know their normal structure so you can distinguish and feel for unusual changes. And if the change still worries you, it's worth seeing a specialist. If you're unsure how often you should have checkups, download our free preventive screening calendar.
A cancer diagnosis always comes at us when we least expect it. The question is whether it's even possible to prepare for this moment. Each of us knows that we are mortal, that more and more people are afflicted with lifestyle diseases. However, when the disease directly affects us, the question often arises—why me?
When I talk to the beneficiaries of our Foundation, I encourage them to treat the disease as a stage in life that must be overcome and closed, and to do everything to ensure that this history never happens again.
When people who have just been diagnosed with cancer call me on the hotline and ask what to do, I answer: brew some lemon balm, take a notebook, a pen and treat this disease like a project that has its own tasks, schedules, budgets, people responsible for specific stages. . This makes it much easier to organize yourself in this difficult reality.
Pink October is international breast cancer awareness month. Its symbol, a pink ribbon, reminds us of the importance of prevention, regular breast self-examination, and age-appropriate screenings, as recommended by our doctor.
As part of the Rakiety Foundation campaign, we want to show that a moment for yourself can also be a moment for your health. That's why we're symbolically reserving spaces for breast cancer prevention in cafes, libraries, restaurants, cinemas, beauty salons, and yoga and pilates studios across Poland.Selected chairs will be decorated with pink ribbons and pendants with the slogan:„"Reservation. This seat is reserved for your health.".
The QR code on the tag leads to the campaign website, where you can find information about breast self-examination, disturbing symptoms, mammography and free preventive tests.
More than 1000 people have already joined the campaign. 150 places from all voivodeships. They share the belief that taking time and caring for yourself should also include caring for your own health.
Do you have a café, restaurant, beauty salon, yoga studio, Pilates studio, or other place where you can take a moment for yourself? Reserve one of our wellness spaces and help us spread the word about breast cancer prevention.We provide a free package of campaign materials: pink ribbon tags, posters, flyers, and social media communication materials.
Write to us: [email protected]
Prevention begins with timely information. Thanks to donations, we can prepare reliable educational materials, develop prevention campaigns, and make them available free of charge to schools, libraries, local communities, businesses, and institutions across Poland.
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