As part of Pink October, the initiative seeks to highlight the importance of comprehensive support for patients and their families.
The program includes a reception for participants at 2:30 PM, followed by an opening session with Ana Paula Xavier, Vice-President of the Valença Municipal Council, at 3:00 PM, focusing on the municipality's commitment to health and prevention.
Starting at 3:15 PM, a panel discussion on Breast Cancer will take place, moderated by Manuel Soares from the Valença Community Care Unit. Speakers include Dr. Liliane Brito (Specialist Physician in General and Family Medicine) on prevention and timely diagnosis, Dr. Ermelinda Pires (Clinical Psychologist – Hospital Trofa Saúde Valença) on the psychological impact, and Nurse Manuel Soares (UCSP Valença) on nursing care and quality of life.
Dr. Lara Reis (Social Worker UCSP – Valença Health Center) will discuss social support and rights, followed by personal life experience sharing from Ana Carvalho and Bruno Gonçalves.
The event will also feature a Q&A session and a coffee-break, concluding at 5:30 PM.
The informative session will be held at the former Customs House Building in Valença, and the entire population is invited to attend.
