Women’s understanding of breast cancer and prevention in a Greek border community

Giannoula Kyrkou, Maria Deligianni, Nikoleta Tsinisizeli, Grigorios Karampas, Anna Deltsidou, Athina Diamanti, Anastasia Bothou

Background: Breast cancer is a major health problem, as it leads to high mortality and morbidity in women around the world. However, as with many other types of cancer, gynecological cancer is a disease that can be prevented and treated if diagnosed early. Aim: This study investigates women’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the gynecological prevention of cancer at the border area of Greece, Orestiada, Evros…