Breast Units in Germany:

Brustkrebszentrum der UMG,University Hospital of the University of Göttingen

Göttingen, Germany

184 New breast cancer cases treated per year
13 Breast multidisciplinarity team members

Radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiotherapists and nurses

Clinical Director: Julia Gallwas, MD

The 'Brustkrebszentrum der Universitätsmedizin Göttingen' treats 150-200 patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer each year. It is a team of experts of different medical disciplines dedicated to give patient-centred care and cure on the best scientific standard. We offer diagnostic and pre- and post-surgery clinics, genetic counselling, psycho-oncological support, follow-up, advanced tumour clinic). Diagnose is given mostly in one day only, and surgery can be performed within one week. We prefer tumorectomy and sentinel-node-biopsy whenever possible but offer breast reconstruction as well. Our multidisciplinary tumour board generates individual treatment plans for each patient; our protocols respect international guidelines and are regularly updated. Adjuvant therapy (Chemotherapy and Radiation) are given in the outpatient section of the Unit. Psycho-oncological and social support are offered. We are a Center in the 'Deutsches Konsortium Familiärer Brust- und Eierstockkrebs'. We take part in multi-centre studies and have a specialised group to do basic research on breast cancer. We organise conferences for cooperating physicians, patients and the public.

CERTIFICATION(S) ACCREDITATION(S)

Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft Expiration date: 30 March 2023

Certification document (original lang.)