Secondary Prevention and Early Detection
What you need to know
Secondary prevention refers to techniques used to detect breast cancer even at its earliest stages. This includes imaging methods such us mammography screening as well as breast awareness. Europa Donna Cyprus advocates for all Cypriot women to have access to nationwide population-based mammography screening programs conducted to accordance with the European Guidelines on Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis developed by the European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer (ECIBC), which are updated regularly based on the latest scientific evidence. Women between the ages of 45 and 74 will receive an invitation for mammography screening every 2 years. The European guidelines recommended screening in all women aged 45 to 74 years. In case an invitation is not received, women can contact the Mammography Screening Centers to arrange an appointment (details provided below).
Mammography Screening Centres
Nicosia - Tel.: 22 444460, 07:30 - 14:30
Limassol - Tel.: 25 305124, 07:30 - 14:30
Ammochostos - Tel.: 23 200166/167, 07:30 - 14:30
Larnaca - Tel.: 24 622551, 07:30 - 14:30
Paphos - Tel.: 26 803225 Monday & Friday 15:30 - 17:30, Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
SELF EXAMINATION
By performing monthly breast self-exams, you will be able to more easily identify any changes in your breast. Simple process of just a few minutes. Be sure to talk to your healthcare professional if you notice anything unusual. Recommended from the age of 18 and for life.
MAMMOGRAM
Mammograms can often show a breast lump before it can be felt. They also can show tiny clusters of calcium called microcalcifications. Lumps or specks can be caused by cancer, fatty cells, or other conditions like cysts. Further tests are needed to find out if abnormal cells are present.
BREAST ULTRASOUND
Breast ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the inside of your breasts. It can help your healthcare provider find breast problems. It also lets your healthcare provider see how well blood is flowing to areas in your breasts.
Mammography Screening Centres
Women between the ages of 45 and 74 will receive an invitation for mammography screening every 2 years.In case an invitation is not received, women can contact the Mammography Screening Centers to arrange an appointment.