Pink October 2026: breast cancer screening and awareness centers in Paris

Prevention, awareness, support: Breast Cancer Awareness Month could be summed up in these three words. The month of fighting breast cancer kicks off this October 1, 2026, with a slate of events and activities that invite everyone who may be affected by the disease to talk about it.

Each year, breast cancer adds about 60,000 new cases to the toll: roughly one in eight women will be affected by this disease at least once in her lifetime. To combat it, women aged 50 to 74 are encouraged to be screened regularly, through national campaigns funded by the national health insurance system. These preventive measures save lives each year, since cancers detected early have nearly a 90% chance of being cured within five years.

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• This week's top picks in Paris and Île-de-France for September 28 to October 4, 2026.

As you may have guessed, regular screening is essential. That’s why the City of Paris, in partnership with several health centers,  has decided to open a number of screening and awareness centers in Paris from October 1 to October 31, 2026. These centers welcome residents of the Île-de-France region of all ages who want to learn more about this disease or get screened. Discover the ones near you.

Screening centers open this Pink October in Paris:

• Paris Centre: "Mammography without appointment" sessions at Hôtel-Dieu
  From Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Thursday, February 4, 2027
  Radiology Department, Hôtel-Dieu Hospital - 1, Parvis Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Paris 4th
  Come for a mammogram as part of organized breast cancer screening at Hôtel-Dieu’s radiology department. The Hôtel-Dieu radiology service is offering three organized breast cancer screening days (mammography without an appointment).
  Open to women aged 50 to 74 who have not had screening for breast cancer for more than two years, with no prior history and active eligibility. Eligible women may present their sickness coverage invitation, a proof of identity, and their health card.
  Partners will also be on hand to answer questions about cancer screenings (when, how, with whom?) and prevention.
  
  
• Mammo'Tour, 3rd edition: A pink village for October!
  Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  Avenue Dorian, 12 Place de la Nation
  Free
  On the occasion of October Rose, the national month dedicated to raising awareness and screening for breast cancers, CPTS Paris 12 is pleased to host the 3rd edition of the Mammo'Tour. Meet at Place de la Nation (corner of Avenue Dorian) for a day focused on prevention, health, and sharing. Open to everyone, this free event features an interactive, friendly village to discuss breast health without taboos.
  Highlights for the day:
  • Hands-on workshops and demonstrations: learn prevention techniques and guided self-exams with experts
  • Conferences and discussion sessions: ask your questions and talk openly with local health professionals (doctors, nurses, medical students, etc.)
  • Information zones and engaging activities: discover relevant resources, explanatory brochures, and interactive activities to better understand the importance of early screening
  • Whether you’re seeking precise answers, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to share a warm moment, the CPTS Paris 12 team looks forward to welcoming you. Come in large numbers!
  
  
• Paris Centre: Yvonne Pouzin Health Center steps up for the cause!
  Thursday, October 8, 2026
  14 Rue Volta, 3rd arrondissement
  Come ask questions and discuss breast cancer prevention and screening with health professionals from the Yvonne Pouzin Health Center. As part of October Rose, the center’s multi-professional team will host an information, prevention, and screening-promotion day for patients. Women will be shown how to perform self-exams and can ask questions about their health.
  
  
• In the 19th arrondissement – Come get screened
  From Friday, October 2 to Friday, October 9, 2026
  Place de Stalingrad, Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad, Paris 19th
  The 19th is mobilizing for women’s screening! If you’re between 50 and 74 and haven’t had your mammogram in over two years, you can get it done at the Mammobile on site. The Paris CPAM, in partnership with Public Health and the 19th arrondissement town hall, will set up the Mammobile on Place Stalingrad for a week: Friday, October 2, and from Tuesday, October 6 to Friday, October 9. Mammograms for women aged 50–74 will be fully covered (100%).
  To book an appointment: 01 53 38 68 13 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM)

There's no reason to put off this essential examination any longer: go and get yourself screened!

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