Breast Cancer High-Risk Program

Am I at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer?

You may be at higher risk for breast cancer if you:

• Have multiple family members with breast cancer or ovarian cancer 
• Carry a genetic mutation (such as BRCA1 or BRCA2) that increases breast cancer risk, or having a first-degree family member with a BRCA mutation
• Have a family member with breast or ovarian cancer and being of Ashkenazi Jewish descent
• Have had multiple breast biopsies or multiple benign masses or growths in your breasts
• Have been diagnosed with atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or lobular neoplasia

Breast Cancer Screening Services

Your first consult will be with a nurse practitioner. Your medical and family history will then be reviewed by a team of breast cancer specialists from the Comprehensive Breast Health Center and Family Cancer Genetics Program.

Your provider will then recommend the next steps to prevent, detect and (if necessary) treat cancer. This can include:

• Frequent screenings using advanced breast imaging technologies, including 3D mammography, ultrasound, molecular breast imaging and MRI
• Referrals to specialists in gynecology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, or occupational therapy
• Genetic testing to determine whether you have a genetic mutation associated with breast cancer
• Risk-reducing medications such as tamoxifen
• Surgical intervention, which could include breast-conservation surgery, prophylactic or preventive mastectomy, or reconstruction