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Welcome to Breast Aware<\/span><\/h3>\n

Breast Health Clinic. Schedule your visit in the way that suits you best.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A Few Words About Breast Aware<\/h3>\n

Mitrousias Apostolos, MD,MSc<\/span><\/h6>\n

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The idea of Breast Aware was conceived in 2017.<\/p>\n

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\u2014while always prioritizing scientific accuracy and evidence-based knowledge.<\/p>\n

Accurate information leads to effective prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Doctor<\/h3>\n

\"About
\n<\/a>Dr. Apostolos Mitrousias is Breast Surgeon \u2013 Specialist in Breast Diseases, Military Medical Officer<\/strong> 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<\/strong>
\nHe has specialized in and been actively involved in He has specialized exclusively in Breast Surgical Oncology and Oncoplastic Reconstruction.<\/strong>
\nHe runs his own private Breast Clinic and collaborates with the Breast Center of Euroclinic (Ampelokipoi), Mediterraneo Hospital (Glyfada), and IASO Thessalias (Larissa).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Doctor\u2019s Vision<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The continuous delivery of safe and high-quality medical care, characterized by precision, creativity, teamwork, and above all, respect for the individual.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Medical Services<\/span><\/h3>\t
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- Evaluation of Imaging Findings and Symptoms
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
- Clinical Breast Ultrasound
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- Oncoplastic Surgical Techniques for Reconstruction of Breast Tissue Defects\n
- Simple (Total) Mastectomy \u2013 Complete Removal of Breast Tissue Without Axillary Dissection\n
- Mastectomy with Immediate or Delayed Reconstruction Using Silicone Implants or Tissue Expanders\n
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- Detailed Review of the Histopathological Report to Guide Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Personalized Oncological Follow-Up Protocol for Long-Term Monitoring and Recurrence Prevention
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Did You Know?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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70% of women will experience breast pain at some point in their lives.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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50% of women will palpate a lump in the breast at some point.<\/span> their breast<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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95% of breast lumps are benign.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Routine breast screening is recommended starting at age 35<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is approximately 12%<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Breast Conditions & Information<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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My Breast<\/p>\n\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>

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Conditions<\/p>\n\t\t

Many different breast conditions can bring a woman to seek medical evaluation. Each one has its own features and requires tailored care. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>

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Breast Imaging<\/p>\n\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>

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Breast Cancer<\/p>\n\t\t

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. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>

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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. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>

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Surgery is the cornerstone in the treatment of most breast diseases. In contemporary breast surgery, ensuring oncological safety remains the top priority\u2014however, equal emphasis is placed on breast preservation and delivering an aesthetically satisfactory result for the patient. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Impact on Mammography Scheduling\nPlanning Your Mammogram Around the COVID-19 Vaccine<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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