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Breast Cancer Alert: Doctors say there’s a significant uptick in breast cancer diagnoses, with many cases caught at stage three or four and officials pointing to high risk factors and the need for earlier checks. Cancer Support: Colina and CIBC are backing the CIBC Walk for the Cure, with island events set for Oct. 3 (New Providence), Oct. 10 (Grand Bahama), Oct. 17 (Abaco) and Oct. 31 (Eleuthera). Serious Injury/Death: Two men died after a trench collapse at a construction site in Lyford Cay, with police reporting they were trapped when soil gave way. Family Health Access: Marsh Harbour Community Clinic nurses called out sick for a third day over mold concerns; the Ministry says repairs are underway and testing found no harmful mold. New Treatment Access: Ocugen received provisional approval to supply its gene therapy OCU400 to Bahamas patients with retinitis pigmentosa through an expanded access program, aiming to treat the first patient within 90 days. Wellness in Action: RF Bank & Trust sponsors the Chickcharney Challenge, a prostate-cancer awareness obstacle event on Sept. 26. Care Workforce Strain: Dialysis patients on Grand Bahama face surgery delays after a surgeon’s departure. Animal Welfare Leadership: Lissa McCombe-Pinder was elected president of the Bahamas Humane Society as leadership shifts at the shelter.

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