National Breast Cancer Prevention Program
Kosmoiatriki is committed to promoting health and supporting all related initiatives. It actively participates in the free breast cancer screening program “Fofi Gennimata.” Beneficiaries of the breast cancer prevention program can undergo free digital mammograms at all of Kosmoiatriki’s Diagnostic Centers.
Beneficiaries of the “Fofi Gennimata” Breast Cancer Prevention Program
All women with a valid Social Security Number (AMKA), aged between 45 and 74, are eligible for the free breast screening program “Fofi Gennimata.” Exceptions include women who have already undergone a breast examination within the past year or those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the last five years.
Additionally, European guidelines recommend digital mammography every two years for women aged 50–69.
As a result, women who have had a mammogram in the previous year are not advised to repeat the examination in the current year. However, if specific reasons necessitate repeating the exam, it can be conducted through EOPYY using the standard procedure.
Program beneficiaries who have registered for paperless prescriptions will receive their referral via SMS or email. Those not registered for paperless prescriptions can retrieve their referral using their Social Security Number (AMKA) through EOPYY’s online platform under the “Action Check” field.
The National Preventive Screening Program (NPSP) issues electronic referrals, valid for one year.
Breast Screening: The Choice That Can Save Your Life
Digital Mammography
Digital mammography is the preferred screening method for breast cancer. For many years, it has replaced analog mammography, which used older imaging technology.
Digital mammography uses minimal radiation, which is entirely safe and poses no health risks.
This method effectively detects solid and cystic lesions as well as areas with suspicious abnormalities.
According to current guidelines, healthy and asymptomatic women should undergo their first mammographic screening at age 35 (commonly referred to as the baseline mammogram). Mammograms should then be repeated every two years after the age of 40. For women over 50, annual mammograms are recommended. Women with a family history or genetic predisposition should undergo annual mammograms regardless of age.
Moreover, women with confirmed mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are linked to breast cancer, are advised to have annual mammograms starting at age 30.
Consult your doctor and schedule your mammogram today.
