PINK FABRIC BANNER UNVEILED AS PART OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

As part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month events in Edirne, an 18-meter-long pink cloth poster with the theme “We are aware of breast cancer, we are stronger together” was opened.

At the event held in Edirne City Forest Söğütlük National Garden, attention was drawn to the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer, and it was stated that more than 23 thousand women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in Türkiye and this number may exceed 30 thousand in 2040. At the event led by Şükrüpaşa District Headman Esra Akgün Yılmaz, women diagnosed with breast cancer, healthcare professionals and citizens came together. Women gathered around an 18-meter pink cloth banner to draw attention to the fact that early diagnosis saves lives. At the event, the importance of regular checks and social solidarity was emphasized.

“The number of cases may exceed 30 thousand in 2040”

Prof. who attended the event. Dr. Atakan Sezer stated that more than 23 thousand women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in Türkiye and that this number is expected to exceed 30 thousand in 2040. Sezer emphasized that regular health checks and mammography play an important role in early diagnosis. Drawing attention to the changes to be made in lifestyle to reduce the risk of breast cancer, Sezer stated the importance of staying away from alcohol, losing weight, doing sports and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking.

“We started the awareness movement in Edirne”

Şükrüpaşa District Headman Esra Akgün Yılmaz stated that they started the awareness movement in Edirne in order to draw attention to women’s health. Yılmaz, Prof. who contributed to the event. Dr. Atakan thanked Sezer.

At the event, which ended with an informational event, the message that early diagnosis, regular check-ups and social solidarity save lives in breast cancer was given.