Overview:
Breast cancer stands as a significant global health concern, representing one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among women worldwide. While its exact etiology remains complex and multifactorial, established risk factors include age, family history, genetic predispositions, hormonal influences, and lifestyle choices. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective strategies aimed at reducing the incidence and improving outcomes associated with this disease. Given the substantial impact of breast cancer, research and public health efforts increasingly emphasize preventive measures. These encompass a range of approaches, including lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, and adopting a nutritious diet. Furthermore, for individuals at higher risk, interventions like chemoprevention and prophylactic surgery may be considered. Early detection through regular screening, including mammography and clinical breast exams, also plays a vital role in improving the prognosis by identifying the disease at its more treatable stages.

Aims and Objectives:
This study is designed with the primary aim of investigating and evaluating the existing level of knowledge among bordering women of Greece concerning breast cancer and its preventative measures.

Method:
In this study was conducted women from the winder area of the border district of Evros. Convenience sampling was applied as the sampling method of the study. Tsiaris’s validated questionnaire was used after permission. The statistical analysis was performed with S.P.S.S.

Results:
The present study included 149 women. The largest percentage of women were in the 40-49 (31.5%) age group and 60% of them were married. 94 (63.1%) stated that they have had a mammogram, 60 (40.3%) stated that they do it every year and 99 (66.4%) that they visit the doctor every year. 64.4% of the participants stated that they do not self-examine their breasts regularly. 75% knew the age to start breast examination and annual mammography as well and they were aware of risk factors and heredity. 8.7% of participants correctly answered the steps they can take to prevent breast cancer.

Conclusion:
This study underscores the critical need for enhanced efforts in breast cancer prevention. It strongly suggests the implementation of systematically organized health education programs, delivering up-to-date information on contemporary prevention methods. Furthermore, it highlights the potential for this female population to significantly improve their understanding through consistent access to relevant information and by fostering a stronger cultural emphasis on the importance of regular screening practices.