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Uta Leyke-Hess

Medical writer

Uta Leyke-Hess holds a degree in business administration with a strong focus on healthcare. Since 2015, she has been supporting various medical websites by creating high-quality, yet easy-to-understand content with the help of a team of qualified external writers she has assembled.

Since her additional qualification as a Medical Writer from the Apollon University of Applied Sciences in Health Economics, she has been writing medical texts, which are then proofread by doctors.

Here you can find articles by Uta Leyke-Hess,
which were written for the Mika app and/or the Mika Cancer Guide

Thema: Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer – An Overview

Breast cancer – also called mammary carcinoma – is one of the most common types of cancer among women worldwide. Developing awareness of breast cancer symptoms and regularly examining your breasts can help in the early detection of the disease. Therefore, reliable facts about breast cancer can make a difference here.

Thema: Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Types

Breast cancer is a complex disease with many facets. Looking for information about the different types of breast cancer? It’s not so easy because the classification of subtypes is based on various influencing factors. Nevertheless, it is important to know exactly which type of breast cancer someone has when a breast cancer diagnosis is made.

Thema: Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast cancer is a condition characterized by malignant changes in breast tissue. It is crucial to recognize the symptoms of breast cancer as early as possible. The earlier the stage of the disease, the better the treatment outcomes.

Thema: Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer is a disease that can significantly disrupt the lives of those affected. Fortunately, there are very good treatment options available. Typically, treatment consists of several components: surgery, radiation, and various medications such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.

Thema: Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer-related causes of death in women. To treat breast cancer as quickly and effectively as possible, an early diagnosis of the disease is especially important. Mammography is the preferred method for breast cancer screenings. This can be followed by other imaging methods to confirm a possible diagnosis.