There's a lot of work to be done in the community to help the children of the Amazon

Thereáll also be free health services, such as blood pressure measurement, blood glucose test, identification of body mass index (BMI), among others.

This Wednesday (30th) and Thursday (31st), from 5pm to 9pm, the Millennium Shopping the Millennium Shopping Mall will host a free and differentiated program in allusion to the Pink October for its customers. The initiative, which has a partnership with TV Band Amazonas, aims to strengthençar the importanceância of preventionção and early diagnosis of breast cancer. The public will be able to participate in conversation circles, workshops and an area to donate hair for the making of wigs. There will also be free health services, in partnership with the Samel network, such as blood pressure measurement, blood glucose test, identification of body mass index (BMI), among others.

"In addition to raising awareness and sensitizing the public, the event will also feature unmissable musical performances with names from the local scene," said the Millennium Shopping marketing coordinator, Elizandra Xavier.

On Wednesday (30), at 5pm, the journalist Flávia Moura commandeerá in the food court a round of conversation with the participation of the nursing manager of the Dona Lindu Women's Institute, Gracimar Gama. Then there is the workshop of lenço, adhereço that helps rescue the self-esteem and identity of women during treatment. On this day, the special participationção guest for musical presentationção will be the singer Ketlen Nascimento.

On the 31st, at 5pm, Flávia Moura presents another round of conversation with the participation of Miss Brazil Mayra Dias, as well as specialists in the health field and women who discovered in the battle against breast cancer not only a new chance to live. The musical presentation will be the responsibility of Fernanda Moura.

The second most common type of cancer in the world, breast cancer is the one that most affects women, accounting for 22% of new cases of the disease each year. Relatively rare before the age of 35, above this age group its incidence grows rapidly and progressively. Although mortality rates are still high in Brazil, when diagnosed early and timely treatment can save the lives of many patients.

With information from the press office