On the occasion of the celebration of International Women's Day, the members and the staff of the Centre "ELEFTHO OE" would like to point out the necessity of prior control of the reproductive system of the woman and her breast. This control period that characterizes an unprecedented social and economic crisis in our country has a special importance because ever less women are seeking screenings. So now fewer women and less frequently visit their doctor or public health facilities for Pap tests and mammography. It should be sensible that cancer, regardless of social events, increases and affects low level social economic groups.

THE CENTRE 'ELEFTHO OE' SUGGESTS:

a) Women should be subjected to test-Paps every year, especially for in high-risk cases and HPV Test DNA.

b) To pursue an annual gynecological examination and ultrasound of inner genitals, especially after the stage of menopause.

c) After the 40th year shall be carried out necessary mammogram or breast ultrasound, where required, on an annual basis.

d) They should seek vaccination against HPV virus, particularly adolescent girls and older women in accordance with the instructions of the national immunization committee.

The implementation of the above advice will help to reduce the development of cancer of the female reproductive system and the breast.