1. Build awareness on breast health

For Breast Cancer Awareness month, you’ll find several events being held in support of this cause around Hong Kong each year. The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF) stages an annual Pink Walk, a charity walk around The Peak, while on 27 October the Cancer Fund will host a Dress Pink Day, where you can wear pink to raise awareness and show your support for those affected by breast cancer. If it’s been a while since you were last tested, HKBCF also offers appointments for a breast check-up which can be booked online through their website here.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Hong Kong, and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in 14 women are at risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime, but early detection can save lives. The HKBCF estimates that there is a 97.5 per cent survival rate for Stage I breast cancer within five years of diagnosis.

The HKBCF recommends conducting a monthly self-exam to check for any abnormalities, such as changes in the skin such as lumps and dimpling, or a change to the shape and size of your breast. And of course, don’t forget to book your regular clinical breast exam or a mammogram every other year (depending on age and risk level, the frequency of these may change).