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About the Radboudumc center of expertise
The center Hereditary cancer, recognized by Orphanet in 2013, was established to provide a place for specialist care and scientific research for hereditary tumors. read moreAbout the Radboudumc center of expertise
Radboudumc's center of expertise in Hereditary Cancer, acknowledged by Orphanet in 2013, was established to provide a place for specialist care and scientific research for hereditary tumors.The center of expertise specializes in the following diseases: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer/intestinal polyps (polyposis), uterus cancer, gastric cancer, thyroid cancer, Cowden, children’s cancer, adrenal cancer, pituitary cancer, paragangliomas, glomus tumors, melanomas and other rare forms of cancer.
Our center of expertise guarantees recognizable, specialized multidisciplinary care and knowledge under one roof. Here we conduct internationally leading and pioneering research into the new causes of hereditary cancer and the prevention and treatment of hereditary cancer. This ensures that we can better inform both patients and their families and referrers and doctors in training in the region.
Our expertise
Our center of expertise has all the necessary knowledge for diagnostics, hereditary advice and research of hereditary cancer by various specialists. read moreOur expertise
Everything a patient needs is available at our center of expertise:- The Genetics department for hereditary advice and research
- Medical social work for the guidance of families with hereditary cancer
- Medical and nursing specialists for the prevention and treatment of hereditary cancer
- Research into (new) hereditary forms of cancer and their treatment
Expertise
We treat and conduct research into all types of hereditary cancers, including rare forms of hereditary cancer. We particularly specialize in:- Gut cancer
- Breast cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Cowden syndrome
- Children’s cancer
- Paragament fringes and glomuster tumors
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Referrals
Referral procedure
- Referral via the care domain (general practitioners) or written referral:
| Department | Center of expertise in Hereditary Cancer |
| Postal address | Radboudumc |
| Huispost 836 | |
| Postbus 9101 6500 HB Nijmegen |
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| Telephone | +31 (0)24 361 39 46 |
| erfelijkheid@radboudumc.nl |
- Emergency referral and consultations: you can contact the specialist on duty by telephone.
Internship for medical specialists
Medical specialists (in training) can be offered the possibility to participate in a one-week internship with our medical expertise team hereditary cancer. You can register at: erfelijkheid@radboudumc.nlPatient review
Every Thursday morning, we discuss our patients within our multidisciplinary team. If you have patients that you would like to have discussed, you can let us know (please provide a question, a history and a family history) via erfelijkheid@radboudumc.nlUw afspraak
Afspraak maken
Uw huisarts of behandelend specialist verwijst u naar ons expertisecentrum. Vervolgens krijgt u een informatiepakketje thuis gestuurd. lees meerMaking an appointment
Your general practitioner or attending specialist will refer you to our center of expertise. Read more about your appointment on our Dutch page. read moreGetting to the appointment get directions
Entrance: Radboudumc main entrance (hoofdingang)
Route: 433
Getting to the appointment get directions
Visiting address
Radboudumc main entrance
Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
6525 GA Nijmegen
Directions
Go to Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
Enter building at: Radboudumc main entrance (hoofdingang)
Follow route 433
Participating in research
Our center of expertise conducts scientific research to improve the diagnosis and care of people with hereditary cancer. During one of your visits, you may be asked if you would like to participate in research.Team Hereditary Cancer
Our team consists of specialists from different departments to help us provide you with the best possible care.
