Every year, October is dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. At Clinic Saint-Jean, we are proud to have an accredited Breast Care Clinic and to actively participate in Pink October. Several activities are organized to give visibility to people affected by breast cancer and to raise awareness about screening in a caring and informative way.
Pink October 2025 program: Events you don’t want to miss!
9th Oct: Medical symposium – The art of reconstruction
An event for healthcare professionals, organized by the Breast Care Clinic, focused on breast reconstruction.
Theme: Reconstructive surgery in breast cancer treatment. A chance to share expertise and innovations.
📌 On 9th Oct welcome from 18:30, room Saint-Jean, site Botanique - route 073
Register here (healthcare professionals only)
10th Oct: Open Day
A unique opportunity to explore behind the scenes of the Breast Care Clinic.
- Guided tour of the facilities
- Exhibition by artist Vanessa Borremans (@vbmdesignn)
- Meet the teams and doctors
- Discover equipment and the latest technologies
- Get answers to your questions
- And a contest with a prize!
📌 On 10th Oct from 14/00 to 17:00, Breast Care Clinic, site Botanique, route 050
Get to know your body better: Self-examination sessions
Deux séances d’autopalpation seront organisées en collaboration avec le projet Harmonie, les 1er et 14 octobre. Ces ateliers pratiques vous apprendront à détecter les signes d’alerte et une éventuelle anomalie.
Two practical workshops will be held in collaboration with the project Harmonie on October 1st and 14th. These sessions will teach you how to detect warning signs and possible abnormalities.
📌 On 1st Oct from 10:00 to 11:00 and on 14th Oct from 15:00 to 16:00, Wellness area, site Botanique, route 520
Mammocafé: Screening in pairs
Throughout October, try the Mammocafé concept.
- Come with a friend, sister, mother, or daughter
- Get screened together (medical prescription required)
- Receive a voucher for a hot drink at the clinic’s restaurant
A friendly moment to care for yourself and your loved ones.
📌 From 1st Oct to 31st Oct, Breast Care Clinic, site Botanique, route 050
Photoboobs: A committed and creative photo contest
Join our photo contest.
- Take a symbolic or artistic photo in front of the photoboobs
- Post your photo and tag Clinic Saint-Jean on social media
- Try to win a 200€ cosmetics’ gift basket
An original way to support the cause and send a powerful message.
📌 From 1st Oct to 31st Oct, main entrance, site Botanique
Interactive Quiz: Test your knowledge
All month long, a fun and informative online quiz is available.
The goal? Demystify breast cancer, correct misconceptions, and learn while having fun. By participating, you also have a chance to win a prize!
Together for Pink October
By participating in Pink October, you help support breast cancer patients, promote early screening, and create connections around a topic that concerns us all.