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Hospital Joya Marina Vallarta officially launched Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 3, 2025, with its 12th annual Pink Wave Cocktail event, with more than 100 people attending the gathering.
Cancer survivors and those who have passed from the disease were honored, with guests enjoying light refreshments, drinks, and a raffle featuring various gifts, all while learning about the hospital’s upcoming community outreach efforts.
Lesbian & Bisexual Women: High-Risk Group
According to the American Cancer Society, lesbian and bisexual women have an increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to heterosexual women. Factors known to raise breast cancer risk in all women include:
- Alcohol use
- Excess body weight
- Never having biological children
- Having children later in life
Breast Cancer in Mexico
The urgency of this awareness campaign is underscored by national health data. According to the most recent INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography) data, breast cancer was the leading cause of cancer death among 60-year-old women in Mexico in 2023. Nationally, the country registers over 30,000 new cases each year.
Dr. Claudia Morán, a radiologist specializing in breast health at Hospital Joya, emphasized the importance of prevention and early detection for all women.
“I’d like to see younger faces attending this series of talks,” Dr. Morán said. “It’s crucial to raise awareness about check-ups and early diagnosis, which can completely change the resolution of the illness.”
Free Community Lecture Series
Hospital Joya Marina is hosting a series of free, public talks throughout the month of October. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend:
| Date | Time | Lecture Topic | Speaker |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | “Nutrition Habits that Save Lives” | Diana Miramontes, Nutritionist |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | “Life After Cancer” | Juan Landa Mejía, Onco-Gynecologist |
| Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | “From the Initial Impact to Resilience: Strategies for Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis” | Dámaris Piñón de Anda, Clinical Psychologist |
Hospital Joya Marina is located at Francisco Medina Asencio 2760, Zona Hotelera. For more information on the scheduled activities, please call 322 226 1010.
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