Breast Cancer Conference in Loncin as part of October Rose

The municipality of Ans is organizing a free event to inform and raise awareness about breast cancer, with support from the Cancer Foundation.

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As part of October Rose, a conference on breast cancer was held on Thursday, October 15th in Loncin, initiated by Yves Parthoens, Alderman for Health.

The Les Tilleuls hall in Loncin hosted a conference on Thursday, October 15th dedicated to breast cancer prevention and awareness. The event, organized as part of October Rose, aimed to inform the public about the disease.
The presentation was given by Dr. Marie-Pascale Graas, an oncologist and head of the Oncology-Hematology department at CHC, who also chairs the Fondation Oncolovie. Under the theme 'Informing oneself to better prevent,' the meeting aimed to foster a better understanding of breast cancer and encourage open discussion.
This free initiative was supported by Mayor Grégory Philippin and the Cancer Foundation. It reflects the City of Ans's commitment to making health information accessible to as many people as possible.
This awareness evening also highlights the purpose of October Rose: to encourage dialogue and express solidarity with those affected by the disease and their loved ones.
Based on information from the official source: Commune d’Ans — Actualités (16/10/2026)