Traffic light poles in Sivas, Türkiye, were painted in pink to draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is October 1–31. Additionally, QR codes, which direct the person who scanned them to a video explaining the importance of early diagnosis, were pasted on the eye-catching poles.
“The most common type of cancer seen in women is breast cancer. Unfortunately, it poses life-threatening risks when it progresses. Early diagnosis is very important. If possible, it must be prevented. There are some preventive factors. Obesity, smoking, and inactivity can cause breast cancer; living healthily prevents cancer. Early diagnosis is very important. I strongly recommend that they have mammography screenings for breast cancer, especially after the age of 40,” said oncology specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Celal Alandağ.