Familiärer Brust- und Eierstockkrebs

Gynecological tumors / Breast cancer, Preventiv
Ovarian cancer, Breast cancer, General
Register and supportive Studies
The aim ist to bring the women with high fraught with risk into a accompanied intensive screening program, so that the emphasis be placed on earliest diagnosis malignant processes and participation in prevention-oriented studie
There are both hereditary and acquired risk factors. It is estimated that 5 to 10% of all malignant breast tumors arise from an inherited predisposition. If several women in a family develop breast and/or ovarian cancer and the cancers occurred at a young age, this can be an indication of a hereditary form of breast cancer. At the University Women's Clinic, we offer you comprehensive advice, diagnostics and medical care if you have familial (hereditary) breast and ovarian cancer or if you suspect it.