Prevention

Women who are concerned or want further investigation can go directly to the Women's Healthcare Center for a breast check-up by ultrasound, without a referral from the GP. This is particularly suitable for women under 30. For women over 30, mammography is the recommended examination, for which a referral from the GP is required.

Reasons for research

Your GP may refer you to the Women's Healthcare Center for various reasons, including (benign) breast conditions, checks on silicone prostheses, hereditary predisposition to breast cancer, increased family risk, follow-up procedures from the population screening or for a second opinion.

Breast complaints and benign conditions

Nearly half of all women with breast complaints have a benign breast condition, often characterized by lumps that feel different during menstruation or pregnancy. Examples of benign conditions are fibroadenomas, cysts, lipomas and mastopathy.

Silicone prostheses and breast cancer

Women with silicone prostheses can come to us for ultrasound examination to detect possible complications such as tearing, leakage or capsule formation. For women over 30, mammography is necessary in addition to ultrasound to rule out breast cancer.

Hereditary predisposition and familial increased risk

Hereditary predisposition to breast cancer can be determined by genetic testing, especially in women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer at a young age. We advise further testing for such risk factors. Click here for more information about familiaire tumoren .

Follow-up trajectories and second opinion

After the population screening, suspicious abnormalities can be followed by further examination in the Breast Care Center. We also offer the possibility for a second opinion if desired, where a second expert opinion can provide more clarity about treatment options.

Specialist in women's care

Would you like to make an appointment with one of our specialists at the Breast Care Center? Contact us by phone or online, we are ready for you.