Welcome to PinkRibbon Greece
You’re not alone. This page shares key facts about common female cancers in Greece, survival stats, health initiatives, and trusted support organisations. Our mission is to ensure every woman has access to awareness, early detection, and compassionate care.
Cancer statistics
& survival rates
Incidence: Greece has a high screening rate, with 80.2% of women aged 20–69 reporting a cervical smear test in the last 3 years, above the EU average.
- Mortality Trends: Slightly decreasing overall, with a more significant decline in women over 50.
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Incidence: Greece has a high screening rate, with 80.2% of women aged 20–69 reporting a cervical smear test in the last 3 years, above the EU average.
- Mortality Trends: Slightly decreasing overall, with a more significant decline in women over 50.
Learn more
Incidence: Greece has a high screening rate, with 80.2% of women aged 20–69 reporting a cervical smear test in the last 3 years, above the EU average.
- Mortality Trends: Slightly decreasing overall, with a more significant decline in women over 50.
Learn more
Incidence: Greece has a high screening rate, with 80.2% of women aged 20–69 reporting a cervical smear test in the last 3 years, above the EU average.
- Mortality Trends: Slightly decreasing overall, with a more significant decline in women over 50.
Learn more
Recent research
& Initiatives
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1. “Fofi Genimmata” breast cancer screening program
This national program offers free mammography services and utilizes digital tools to improve early detection and healthcare access, aiming to reduce health inequalities among women in Greece.
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2. Program women for oncology Hellas (W4O-Hellas)
Established as a working group of the Greek Oncology Society, W4O-Hellas became an autonomous non-profit organization in 2014. It aims to support women oncologists and assist female cancer patients through awareness and education, particularly promoting cancer prevention.
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Support organizations
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Alma Zois – Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer
- Founded by survivors
- Services: counseling, therapy, legal & nutritional advice, awareness programs
- Organiser of Greece Race for the Cure®
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Hellenic Cancer Society (EAE)
- Over 67 years of cancer support
- Programmes for prevention, screening, and patient services
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Ormylia Foundation – Panagia Philanthropini Center
- Offers free breast and cervical cancer screening
- Focus on underprivileged women and remote communities
- Also provides emotional and material support
Accessing cancer screening and treatment
Where to get screened
These services are part of the national screening program “Prolamvano” (meaning “I Prevent”)
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Cervical cancer
Women aged 21–65 are offered free HPV DNA tests, Pap smears, colposcopies, and biopsies if needed.
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Colorectal cancer
Individuals aged 50–65 can obtain free fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) from pharmacies and, if necessary, a free diagnostic colonoscopy.
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Hotline numbers
Alma Zois Breast cancer support Lines: 210 8253 253
Monday to friday, 10:00–18:00
Where to get treatment
Financial support
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Disability Certification
Provides access to tax reliefs, reduced working hours, and other social benefits.
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Support from NGOs
Organizations like the Hellenic Cancer Society and Alma Zois offer psychological support, patient education, and assistance programs.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Initiatives
Funding for modernizing cancer treatment equipment in public hospitals.
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