High-Risk Breast Cancer Program
Some women may be at increased risk for breast cancer due to family history or other factors. For those patients who are considered high risk, we offer a number of special programs, including:
An individualized assessment of personal cancer risk will be performed in order to evaluate what role genetic factors may contribute to your risk of developing breast cancer. Genetic testing for cancer susceptibility genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, is available to provide quantitative assessment of lifetime breast and ovarian cancer risk.
Specialized Surveillance
This involves additional breast screenings using digital mammography with computer assisted detection in addition to breast ultrasound and high resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Chemopreventive Therapy
We might suggest meeting with a medical oncologist at the Bennett Cancer Center to discuss chemoprevention strategies, such as taking Tamoxifen, in order to decrease the risk of cancer.
For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).