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NKI Breast Cancer Center

More when needed, less when possible

One in seven women in the Netherlands will develop breast cancer. Every year, approximately 100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Our medical specialists, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, nurses, radiation therapists, assistants, and researchers are committed to providing our patients with the best possible care and quality of life, every single day. We are the largest specialized breast cancer center in the Netherlands, and our breast cancer research is among the international top. Many standard treatments (such as the mammaprint test and MARI procedure) were conceived at our hospital.

Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer? Or do you suspect that you might have it? Know that you are in good hands at our institute. We understand that you and your loved ones are facing a difficult time in your lives, and you are not alone. 

Symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment

Read more about the symptoms, most common diagnostic tests and treatment options for breast cancer on this page/

Why the NKI Breast Cancer Center?

Why the NKI Breast Cancer Center?

You will receive excellent medical care

  • Do you suspect that you may have breast cancer? We can see you one weekday after your referral and you will receive your results on the same day. We see 1000 patients on average at our rapid diagnostics clinic.
  • Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer at a different hospital? You can come to us for a second opinion and/or treatment. 
  • Research and care in one location: you can be sure that you will be treated according to the latest developments.
  • We run scientific clinical trials. Your practicing physician can tell you what your options are.
  • Plenty of time and support for you and your loved ones.
  • Strong focus on supportive care, like physical therapy, mental health care, or rehabilitation.

  • 10000

    patients with breast cancer

  • 2499

    new patients

  • 447

    Second opinions
5 weekdays

Rapid diagnostics

For suspected breast cancer, you can usually come to our hospital within four to five weekdays after obtaining your referral from your general physician. Most people have their diagnosis within two hours.

Second opinion

Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer at a different hospital? You can come to our hospital for a second opinion and/or treatment. 

You will have an appointment at our rapid diagnostics second opinion clinic. This means that you will have a consultation and a physical examination with a surgeon or clinical nurse specialist. All previous diagnostic tests will be reviewed and analyzed. If necessary, you can have additional radiology or tissue testing done on the same day. 

  • All patients coming in for a second opinion will be discussed by our multidisciplinary team of all breast cancer specialists. 
  • You will receive personalized advice. We can give nearly all of our patients our recommendation on the same day.
  • 16 days

    Second opinion

    It will take approximately 16 days before your second opinion. The wait time for the medical oncologist for metastatic breast cancer tends to be longer, however.

  • 6 weeks

    Second opinion for metastatic breast cancer

    The wait times for a second opinion from a medical oncologist for metastatic breast cancer is 4 to 6 weeks.

Your treatment team

Our specialists excel at breast cancer treatment. They come together for a multidisciplinary team meeting during which they will review your test results and medical history in order to find the best treatment plan for you. Your physician will discuss this plan with you. At the Netherlands Cancer Institute you are an equal partner in our team, and we will decide on your treatment together. 

Surgeons

Internists

Radiation Oncologists and Physician Assistents

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Radiologists

Nucleair Medicine Specialists

Pathologists

Plastic Surgeons

Attending Physician

Dermatographer

Medical Geneticist

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Supportive care

"It was heartwarming to see everybody work hard to get me back on track."
Center for Quality of Life

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