| Risk
Assessment
Loyola
Breast Care highly recommends cancer
risk assessment when your personal or family history
matches specific criteria. By knowing your risks,
you may be able to take steps to reduce them.
You
may be at risk for breast cancer if you have a
family history of breast cancer or have had abnormal
biopsies.
The
Cancer Risk Assessment &
Prevention Program provides comprehensive
risk assessment, preventive treatment and access
to clinical trials through a multidisciplinary
approach, including access to specialists within
Loyola's highly regarded academic medical center.
The
Cancer Genetics Evaluation
Program was developed to help individuals
and families with an increased risk of developing
cancer based on a hereditary susceptibility. The
program offers consultation if you already have
had cancer and are concerned about your risk for
subsequent cancers, or if you have not had cancer
but are considered high-risk. Genetic counselors,
along with a team of oncology specialists, provide
individualized family history analysis, risk evaluation
and, when possible, offer strategies for risk
reduction.
To
work with a specialist to determine your risks
for breast cancer, identify prevention methods
or evaluate genetic issues, call (888) LUHS-888.
Related
Links
Loyola
CAN-HELP Cancer Information and Referral
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