Breast cancer survivor urges Barbadians not to face cancer journey alone

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October 29, 2026

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As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, a breast cancer survivor is urging Barbadians not to face their cancer journey alone.

Lana McQuilguin-Prescod, a principal environmental health officer, was diagnosed with tubular breast carcinoma, a rare form of breast cancer, in 2014.

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