A leading oncologist in Barbados laments the state of the current economy, especially since it appears to be forcing many women to decide between testing against breast cancer or to ensure the utilities and groceries are covered.

Director of the Breast Screening Programme, Dr Shirley Hannonman-Jhagroo addressed participants at the recent launch for the Walk For The Cure by Champions In Pink and was held at Sugar Bay in Hastings.

This was confirmed by Monique Hinds, Office Manager of the Breast Screening Programme, who nevertheless wants to see if Champions in Pink can score 30,000 walkers for the October 1st event;-

Dr Jhagroo also gave a breakdown how figures have been dropping;-