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Pink October in Poland: prevention and solidarity events to know about
October turns pink in Poland too, raising awareness of breast cancer. Workshops, a solidarity walk, meetings and screening information: a selection of events announced for October 2026, with their access conditions.
Original AI-generated illustration: a symbolic scene of solidarity. The people are imaginary; this is not a photograph of an event or patients.
Pink October: a month to learn and take action
Różowy Październik is the Polish name for Pink October, breast cancer awareness month. European Breast Cancer Awareness Day falls on 15 October, a Thursday in 2026.
This calendar specifically concerns breast cancer. Campaigns encourage information, appropriate screening and support for those affected. Attending a meeting can be a first step towards finding contacts and understanding the process.
Ciechanów: a prevention day on 9 October
On Friday 9 October, from 10:00 to 16:00, NFZ announces an event at Państwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych, ul. Wojska Polskiego 51, Ciechanów. The programme includes discussions with specialists, workshops using training models and information on prevention programmes.
Visitors can learn about mammography, cervical cytology and digital booking tools. This is an educational and guidance day: do not assume mammography will be performed on site without checking with the organiser.
Szczecin: running and Nordic walking on 10 October
On Saturday 10 October, Kasprowicz Park hosts Piersi na Start, a run and Nordic walk announced by the West Pomeranian Oncology Centre and the regional cancer charity. The event combines physical activity and solidarity.
Visit piersinastart.pl to check registration, categories, times and any fees. The hospital’s announcement describes an event for families, women and men alike.
15 October: a free webinar for patients
The Szczecin Oncology Centre also announces a free webinar with a medical specialist on Thursday 15 October on its YouTube channel. It is presented as an event for patients.
The announcement consulted does not specify the broadcast time. Check the link and time through the centre’s channels before the date. French translation or subtitles have not been confirmed.
Mazovia: several stops, with access to check
The regional campaign announces activities in Radom on 9 October, Ostrołęka on the 10th, Siedlce from the 12th to the 16th, Płock on the 16th and Ciechanów on the 23rd. Mammography, workshops, information stands and advice are planned. Each stop’s address and times need local confirmation.
The Warsaw launch on 6 October is intended for employees of the voivode’s office and should not be presented as open to everyone. For examinations, the announcement gives registration numbers +48 22 888 90 80 and +48 58 666 24 44. Confirm eligibility and the exact location when calling.
Sosnowiec: a conference for professionals
A conference and workshops are announced for 23 and 24 October at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ul. Jedności 8, Sosnowiec, organised by the Silesian Chamber of Pharmacists and the faculty.
The intended audience includes pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, laboratory diagnosticians and the academic community. Conference, workshop and examination registrations are separate; some services are restricted to particular participants and places are limited. This is not an unrestricted general screening day.
For French women in Poland: preparing your next step
NFZ’s mammography programme is for women aged 45–74 who meet its criteria and have the required healthcare entitlement. Preventive mammography does not require a referral and is generally offered every two years. Special criteria apply to some women after treatment; the provider will check your circumstances.
Before booking, ask which documents to bring, whether you qualify for funding and which languages are available. French nationality alone does not guarantee free access to the programme.
An unusual breast change requires a consultation: do not wait for an awareness day or your next scheduled screening to seek medical advice. Breast-awareness workshops do not replace examinations recommended by a healthcare professional.