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A Community United for a Vital Cause
This October, in honor of global Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the vibrant green of Bebek Park was transformed with a hopeful shade of pink. Liv Hospital Ulus was proud to organize the Pink Day event, a powerful public initiative designed to share life-saving information and foster a community united against breast cancer. This impactful gathering was made possible through a valued collaboration with the Beşiktaş Municipality and the Maslak Lions Club.
The event began with an inspiring opening speech by Liv Hospital Group Coordinator, Meri İstiroti, who set a tone of empowerment and collective action. She emphasized that awareness is the first and most critical step in prevention and successful treatment, calling on everyone to prioritize their health and support their loved ones.
Insights from Local and Global Medical Leaders
The centerpiece of Pink Day was a series of educational talks from a panel of world-class medical experts. The audience received crucial information on breast cancer prevention and overall breast health from a truly authoritative trio of speakers:
- Liv Hospital General Surgery Specialists, Prof. Levhi Akın, MD., and Prof. Ertuğrul Gazioğlu, MD., shared their extensive knowledge, offering practical advice and stressing the importance of regular self-examinations and clinical screenings.
- Prof. Atilla Soran, MD., brought a global perspective to the park. As the Director of Clinical Research for Breast Diseases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and a board member of the American National Breast Center Consortium, his participation provided our community with access to international standards and the very latest in breast cancer research.
The event was embraced by the wider community, with strong support from influential figures including renowned journalist Güneri Civaoğlu and popular singer Tuğba Özerk. The significant interest from a large number of press members ensured that this vital message of awareness and early detection reached countless individuals far beyond the park’s borders.
We extend our deepest thanks to our collaborators, our esteemed speakers, and all the guests who joined us to make Pink Day a resounding success.