Ovarian Cancer

The diagnosis of a malignant ovarian tumor (ovarian cancer) is a great physical and psychological challenge for every patient.

Most cases of ovarian cancer occur randomly (sporadically). In many cases, a disease-causing hereditary predisposition can be detected. Among the hereditary predispositions that have been known for an extended period of time are the so-called breast cancer genes BRCA 1 and BRCA 2. We can determine whether a hereditary form of ovarian cancer is present by examining the genetic material. We only need a simple blood sample for this examination. Additional tissue removal from the tumor is not necessary.

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In the case of the hereditary form of ovarian cancer, genetic testing is important because in a positive case, for example, the risk of breast cancer and the occurrence of malignant tumors in the other ovary may also be increased. Furthermore, information about the genetic status of a patient is also important for other family members (e.g. biological children or siblings).

Please seek our genetic consultation for advice.

We can test affected patients to determine whether they have a genetic predisposition to developing breast and ovarian cancer! Both diseases belong to the same group of forms, i.e. they can also occur in different family members depending on the family.

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