Inquired with Univ. Prof. Dr. Michael Fuchsjäger; The role of radiologists is indisputably one of the most important in the course of cancer. The sooner radiologists become aware of irregularities, the earlier any disease is detected and treatment can be started. They are the first point of contact for patients with questions and are the doctors who refer patients to surgery, oncology or gynecology for further treatment planning. All treatment plans, although not determined by radiologists alone, are based on radiological examinations and diagnoses.

BI RADS are indicated in the findings. This is a decision and management-oriented reporting system implemented in the 1990s that defines the further diagnostic procedure depending on the presence of abnormal changes.

In total, there are 7 different categories.

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Breasts that are classified as either heterogeneously dense (category B) or extremely dense (category D), are considered “dense breasts.”

We have talked to Priv. Doz. Dr. Schila Sabeti- Sandor; Before starting an oncological therapy, not only a timely internal checkup should be performed but also a so-called “Base Risk Assessment”.

Inquired at Assoc. Prof. Priv-Doz. Dr. Rubpert Bartsch; When in the course of breast cancer do patients see an oncologist?

We usually see only those patients with early breast cancer for whom systemic therapy is planned. These are patients who are to receive pre- or post-operative chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy. In addition, patients with anti-hormonal treatment are also cared for, whereby this can also take place at our centre at the Clinic for Surgery.

Inquired with Univ. Prof. Dr. Christian Singer; What is a breast health center? A breast health centre is an interdisciplinary organisation of different medical departments dedicated to the treatment of breast carcinoma.

Inquired with Ingeborg Brandl; Clothing; The onion skin look is very helpful right now. This way you can adjust your clothing at any time, regardless of how warm you feel, and feel comfortable.

Pharmacies often do not stock cancer treatment drugs. This is because they are usually very expensive (for the pharmacy, not for you) and the need varies greatly.

Inquired with Dr. Margit Bartl; Could you please briefly explain the differences between cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal carcinoma and vulvar carcinoma ?

These are completely different types of cancer. Some of them can be diagnosed very quickly and well because they are on the outside.