Breast Cancer Awareness

The launch was graced by the patron of Tonga Breast Cancer Society, Her Royal Highness Princess Pilolevu.

Guests also heard from Monica Tu’ipulotu about her experiences as a survivor of breast cancer.   

In support of Pinktober, Digicel launched on 1 October, its nation-wide special offer of Huawei Y3 phone for $149 pa’anga with free sim and 1GB data valid for five days.

$1 from every handset sold will be donated to Tonga Breast Cancer Society. 

Photo courtesy of Maroon Photography

Cancerfonden's video featured animated women with their breasts represented by pink circles, showing ways to detect suspicious lumps.

The images were considered "offensive" by the social media platform.

The social media website caused outrage last month for removing the "napalm girl" photo, saying it showed nudity.

It later reversed that decision, allowing the publication of the iconic picture which shows a badly burned girl fleeing a napalm attack during the Vietnam War.

Tonga Breast Cancer Society launched the breast cancer awareness month this week with a morning tea and was graced with the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Pilolevu Tuita, Patron of the Breast Cancer Society.

Speaking at the program the Director of Health – Dr. Siale ‘Akauola said, cancer is the second cause of death in Tonga.

He praised the awesome efforts the society has carried out to assist the victims of breast cancer.