Welcome to Breast Aware
Breast Health Clinic. Schedule your visit in the way that suits you best.
In younger women, breast ultrasound is primarily recommended, in combination with breast self-examination, and always based on individualized guidance from the breast specialist.
A Few Words About Breast Aware
Mitrousias Apostolos, MD,MSc
The idea of Breast Aware was conceived in 2017.
Its purpose, from the beginning and continuing today, has been to serve as a comprehensive and reliable informational hub, designed to educate women on breast-related topics in the simplest possible way—while always prioritizing scientific accuracy and evidence-based knowledge.
Accurate information leads to effective prevention.
The Doctor
Dr. Apostolos Mitrousias is Breast Surgeon – Specialist in Breast Diseases, Military Medical Officer currently serving as a Consultant Surgeon at the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital in Athens, where he is also Head of the Breast Clinic
He has specialized in and been actively involved in He has specialized exclusively in Breast Surgical Oncology and Oncoplastic Reconstruction.
He runs his own private Breast Clinic and collaborates with the Breast Center of Euroclinic (Ampelokipoi), Mediterraneo Hospital (Glyfada), and IASO Thessalias (Larissa).
The Doctor’s Vision
The continuous delivery of safe and high-quality medical care, characterized by precision, creativity, teamwork, and above all, respect for the individual.
It is our responsibility to make every woman feel fully supported and safe along the entire path of breast disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.
Medical Services
- Evaluation of Imaging Findings and Symptoms
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
- Clinical Breast Ultrasound
- Personalized Recommendations – Breast Screening Guidelines
- Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) of Breast Lesions
- Core Needle Biopsy of Breast Lesions
- Skin Biopsy of the Breast Using Punch Technique
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
- Oncoplastic Surgical Techniques for Reconstruction of Breast Tissue Defects
- Simple (Total) Mastectomy – Complete Removal of Breast Tissue Without Axillary Dissection
- Mastectomy with Immediate or Delayed Reconstruction Using Silicone Implants or Tissue Expanders
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
- Detailed Review of the Histopathological Report to Guide Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Personalized Oncological Follow-Up Protocol for Long-Term Monitoring and Recurrence Prevention
- Progressive Filling of Tissue Expanders as Part of Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
- Assessment of Adjuvant Therapy Side Effects
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration with Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Psychological Support Specialists
Did You Know?
70% of women will experience breast pain at some point in their lives.
50% of women will palpate a lump in the breast at some point. their breast
95% of breast lumps are benign.
Routine breast screening is recommended starting at age 35
The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is approximately 12%
Breast Conditions & Information
My Breast
Clear and important information about the female breast, aimed at helping women become familiar with its anatomy and development, understand what is normal, and identify possible warning signs in time.
Conditions
Many different breast conditions can bring a woman to seek medical evaluation. Each one has its own features and requires tailored care.
Breast Imaging
Imaging is the cornerstone of breast disease evaluation. Depending on the clinical context, the three key diagnostic methods are digital mammography, breast ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in women, with around 1.7 million cases reported globally each year, and a lifetime risk affecting 1 in 8 women.
Biopsy
The final diagnosis of any breast abnormality is confirmed histologically through biopsy, which involves obtaining a tissue sample from the suspicious lesion for microscopic evaluation.
Breast Surgeries
Surgery is the cornerstone in the treatment of most breast diseases. In contemporary breast surgery, ensuring oncological safety remains the top priority—however, equal emphasis is placed on breast preservation and delivering an aesthetically satisfactory result for the patient.
Patient Information
COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Impact on Mammography Scheduling Planning Your Mammogram Around the COVID-19 Vaccine
A known local side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine is unilateral axillary lymphadenopathy, typically occurring on the same side as the vaccinated arm..
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Detecting breast cancer at an early stage and promptly initiating the recommended treatment is the most effective preventive strategy against disease progression and recurrence.
"Accurate information leads to constructive prevention"
- Breast Aware
Our Visitors
Five stars aren't enough — I would give a hundred! First appointment: 03/01/2020. A highly knowledgeable doctor and a true HUMAN. Kind, calm, approachable, and always willing to explain everything clearly and simply. He stood by me throughout my entire journey. From the very first moment, he made me feel safe and secure. Thank you, Doctor... truly.
Dr. Mitrousias inspires trust and a sense of safety from the very first moment. He stands by the patient and answers every question with remarkable patience. His specialization and depth of knowledge are truly rare—he is exceptionally well-informed in his field. We are fortunate to have him offering his services in our city. Simply incredible!
An EXCELLENT physician — open, clear, and thorough in answering all my questions. He naturally inspires complete trust and a deep sense of safety. He is the kind of doctor who offers exactly the care you need during a difficult time. All I’m left with is a good memory. Words are simply not enough. I sincerely thank him!
WHAT CAN I POSSIBLY SAY ABOUT THIS SCIENTIST! WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH... A GOOD DOCTOR MUST FIRST BE A GOOD PERSON – AND DR. MITROUSIAS IS ONE OF THE RARE GOOD HUMAN BEINGS IN TODAY’S WORLD. With exceptional professional training, always up to date with medical advancements, he provided the best possible solution to my health problem—supporting me both medically and emotionally. He is always present whenever I need him. From the bottom of my heart, Doctor, thank you for everything!
An exceptional doctor – and a wonderful human being! During a particularly difficult and personal moment in my life, he stood by my side as an outstanding professional, offering the right guidance to help me face my health issue, along with genuine psychological support. In his hands, you feel safe and reassured. Thank you so much for everything!
An outstanding scientist – but above all, an exceptional human being. What is truly moving and remarkable is that he treats his patients as if they were his own family – and that says it all. He stands by his patients both before and after surgery, offering effective care and unwavering presence. No words of thanks could ever truly express the gratitude one feels after being helped by him.
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