Early detection of Breast Cancer – Current Status in Germany
W Heindel · RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren · 2015 · Heft 04
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Kurzfassung: The healthcare system in Germany offers two screening systems for women aiming at early detection of breast cancer: Screening of high risk women (≥ 30% lifetime risk) and screening of woman with normal risk (< 10% lifetime risk). Scientific work supported by the German Cancer Aid has led to establishment of interdisciplinary teams of human genetics, gynecology and radiology in 15 university centers. Based on an individual risk evaluation by human genetics, high risk women are offered a tailored imaging program, mainly consisting of MR imaging every year and additional ultrasound as well as digital m…