Oncology, genetic analysis

Genetic Analysis

Genetic diagnostics allow an early and specific identification of cancer risks. With adapted analyse methods, mutations and other gene alterations are identified on the cellular level which have a known connection to the development of cancer.

This kind of genetic diagnosis is particularly important for relatives of patients suffering from special forms of cancer. It allows taking early enough and specific precautionary measures. Besides, it optimises therapy success by a precise classification of the cancer at hand.

Get informed whether you have a predisposition for cancer or not.

If hereditary cancer is known, you can determine if you yourself are affected. Individually designed precaution programs minimise the risk to get cancer. Genetic alterations to tumour tissue often serve as basis for a targeted and therefore most effective therapy with as few side effects as possible.

Area of Application

• Information on Human Genetics from cancer patients and their relatives regarding genetic disposition for cancer
• Molecular genetic examinations (MLH1, MSH2) on patients suffering from colorectal cancer and cervical cancer
• Molecular genetic examinations (BRCA1, BRCA2) on patients suffering from ovarian cancer and breast cancer
• Composition of individually designed precaution measures, taking the genetic risk and the cancer risk in general into account
• Molecular genetic examinations of tumours relevant for diagnosis and therapy
• Psychological consultation of cancer patients and patients with a high risk of getting cancer
• Nutritional advice for cancer patients

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Krainer is the Director of the „Center of Competence for Genetic Analysis“ laboratory approved by the Ministry of Social Security and Generations.

For further information on procedure and costs, please contact our info-hotline +43 1 40 180 - 2332 or upon request.