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A woman is getting her makeup done backstage before the fifth edition of the "Warrior Fashion Show," organized by Femmes Maghrébines magazine as part of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign "Pink October," in Tunis, on Oct. 18, 2026. (Credit: Jihed Abidellaoui/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google While fighting breast cancer in 2005, Najla Barhouche received a visit in her hospital room from volunteers with the "Facing It" association, made up of cancer survivors who visit other patients to offer listening and moral support. "Their visit touched me," confides this patient, who then decided to get involved with the association once cured.Now retired, Barhouche has built her life after breast cancer around prevention of the disease. She organizes meetings and conferences on the subject and also takes part in the group's weekly visits at Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut, Notre-Dame des Secours in Jbeil, and Notre-Dame du Liban in Jounieh. "Some patients are relieved when I tell them I went through it and I made it out. Others prefer not to talk about it, because the subject remains taboo for some,"... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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