Insight into the Kärnten breast center: the most modern therapy and provision

Insight into the Kärnten breast center: the most modern therapy and provision

The Breast Center Carinthia, located at the Hospital of the Merciful Brothers in St. Veit, has established itself as the first point of contact for women with breast diseases. The interdisciplinary team consists of a variety of experts, including surgeons, radiologists and psychologists who pull together to offer the patients the best possible treatment. This enables holistic support that includes both physical and mental aspects.

The early detection of diseases is particularly important in the work of the breast center. Regular preventive examinations are crucial to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage, which significantly increases the chances of successful therapy. For women between 45 and 70 years, mammography screening is available in Austria that invites you to control every two years.

progress in diagnosis and therapy

In recent years, significant progress has been made in diagnostics. Digital mammography, tomosynthesis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are technologies that enable small changes in the breast at an early stage. This is important because early intervention improves the chances of recovery.

In the area of therapy, research has intensified. The individual treatment is based on the genetic profile of the tumor, which promotes targeted therapy. New drugs and improved radiation therapy techniques enable more precise and gentler treatment, which also increases the well-being of the patients.

A particularly common topic in the breast center is the so -called DCIS, which stands for "Duktales Carcinoma in situ". This is a preliminary stage of breast cancer in which there are changed cells in the milk ducts, but have not yet penetrated into the surrounding tissue. Early detection is also of central importance here, since this form often does not form gratable nodes.

If abnormalities are found, a thorough examination is carried out by mammography and ultrasound. If these results are unclear, an MRI examination is considered to create clarity.

joint research and further development

The breast center is actively involved in research and cooperates both nationally and internationally. Specialist conferences and continuous training offers are part of the commitment to ensure the latest state of cancer therapy. Thanks to these conditions, patients can often benefit from new treatment methods before they are generally available.

If necessary, mastectomy is carried out in breast cancer. After the procedure, various recovery options are available that are based on the individual needs of the patient. These decisions are made in close consultation between the affected woman and the treating team to ensure that both medical security and aesthetic feelings are preserved.