Benalmádena

Benalmádena hosts a discussion on life after breast cancer this Tuesday 20

The AECC of Benalmádena closes its Breast Cancer Awareness Month programme with a discussion at Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional, after setting up information stands on Monday, October 19.

Raquel J. V. · Published on October 20, 2026 at 11:40

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The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) of Benalmádena has set up information stands in the municipality on the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day, which is commemorated on October 19. The aim, according to the association, is to bring citizens information about the disease, its risk factors and the importance of early detection.

Information points in the municipality

The stands have been placed at Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional and in front of the Casa de la Cultura de Arroyo de la Miel. There they have offered information about the disease and the support resources available to patients and families, as well as promoting awareness about medical check-ups and early diagnosis. The mayor of Benalmádena, Juan Antonio Lara, has visited the hospital stand accompanied by the councillor for Social Welfare and Families, Áurea Peralta, and the councillor for Citizen Participation, María Luisa Robles. There he greeted the representatives and volunteers of the association.

Discussion on recovery

The programme continues this Tuesday, October 20 at 17:00 with the discussion «Mucho más que un diagnóstico: vivir y cuidarse tras el cáncer de mama», in the assembly hall of Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional. The session will bring together professionals from different medical specialties to address recovery, care and quality of life after the disease.

To attend

The discussion is held on Tuesday, October 20 at 17:00 in the assembly hall of Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional. Information about the activity is available at the InforMálaga agenda listing.