Advice and care for familial breast and ovarian cancer

SBK provides comprehensive advice on your individual risk of developing the disease

People with certain genetic mutations have a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer during their lifetime than people without a family history of the disease. The risk of developing cancer at a younger age, i.e., before the age of 50, is also higher. In people with certain family histories, this increased risk of disease can be determined by a genetic test.

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Care for familial breast and ovarian cancer – your benefits

You will receive certainty about your individual risk of developing the disease.

As part of structured care, you will receive ongoing support and preventive care services at specialized centers for breast and ovarian cancer.

The SBK will cover the costs of care provided as part of the special care program.

You can obtain individual advice on further questions from your personal SBK consultant.

Overview of services offered by SBK

If there are several cases of breast or ovarian cancer in your family, this may be due to genetic causes. The care services offered provide you and your family members with clarity and support in deciding for or against genetic testing. If an increased risk of disease is detected, an intensive early detection and aftercare program is one of the additional services offered by SBK.

The care package consists of the following:

Risk calculation based on an individual and documented consultation on human genetics, gynecology, and psycho-oncology

If the patient decides to undergo genetic testing: Search for mutations in the genetic material using molecular genetic testing methods

Advice and implementation of preventive measures as part of an intensified early detection and follow-up program

Advice on prophylactic measures

What costs does the SBK cover?

The SBK will cover the costs of care provided as part of the special care program for you.

How to access care for familial breast and ovarian cancer

If members of your family have had breast or ovarian cancer at a young age or frequently, and you would like comprehensive advice and, if necessary, genetic testing to assess your personal risk of developing the disease, please contact one of the nationwide university centers of the German Consortium for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer. You can find the contact details for the centers on the website of the German Consortium for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer.

First, the breast cancer center will take your family medical history during a telephone consultation. If an increased risk is identified, you will be given an appointment for a personal consultation.

At your appointment at the breast cancer center, simply present your SBK healthcare card, billing will be handled directly between SBK and the specialized centers. During your personal consultation with a doctor, you will receive an explanation of the genetic background of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer as well as the options, risks, and possible consequences of genetic testing.

Advice and care for familial breast and ovarian cancer

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