Brustkrebs

breast cancer

noun BROOST-krebs Rare

Usage Note

Brustkrebs is the most common cancer in women in Germany. Regular screening by Mammografie (mammography) is recommended from age 50. The medical term is Mammakarzinom. Survival rates have improved significantly with early detection and modern treatment.

Examples

"Die Brustkrebsfrüherkennung durch Mammografie rettet jährlich viele Leben."

Natural Translation

Breast cancer early detection through mammography saves many lives every year.

Literal Translation

The breast cancer early detection through mammography rescues annually many lives.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

German False Friends: 25 Words That Trick You

German false friends like Gift (poison) and bekommen (to receive) trick English speakers daily. Here are 25 words that mean the opposite of what you'd guess.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

Order Food in German: Restaurant Phrases

Order food in German with confidence: use ich hätte gern, read the Speisekarte, ask die Rechnung bitte, and handle zusammen oder getrennt like a local.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

Tipping in Germany: A Visitor's Etiquette Guide

Tipping in Germany means saying your total out loud, not leaving coins. Learn the exact phrases, how much to tip, and the Sie-vs-du etiquette travelers need.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

German Modal Verbs: Können, Müssen, Wollen and More

German modal verbs put the modal in position 2 and the real verb at the end. Master können, müssen, wollen and the rest with charts and clear examples.

June 5, 2026 5 min read