Cancer Risk Assessment & Prevention Program

The Cancer Risk Assessment & Prevention Program was developed for individuals who are concerned with developing breast, gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers. The program offers a comprehensive evaluation of cancer risk, discussion of available clinical trials and recommendations for care.

By knowing your risks, the right measures can be taken to reduce them. Not only will you receive the education and counseling, you'll have access to clinical trials at Loyola University Health System.

You may be at risk if you fall into one of these categories:

• Women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer
• Women who have had abnormal biopsies or have increased breast density
• Women who have had prior radiation therapy at an early age
• Men and women with a known genetic mutation in the family
• Men and women with a family history of early onset of colorectal cancer
• Men and women with a family history of ovarian, small bowel or stomach cancer
• Men and women with inflammatory bowel disease

A medical oncologist, medical geneticist and genetic counselor will provide individualized family history analysis, risk assessment, counseling and screening recommendations and discuss enrollment in clinical trials focused on cancer prevention. Referrals to Loyola breast surgeons and gastroenterologists are available. Following this analysis, they may discuss enrollment in clinical trials focused on cancer prevention. Referrals to Loyola breast surgeons and gastroenterologists are available.

The Cancer Risk Assessment & Prevention Program includes:

• Comprehensive risk assessment
• Screening measures
• Prevention measures
• Psychological services
• Patient education
• Genetic counseling
• Physician referral services
• Access to clinical trials in prevention

Individuals and families with with an increased risk of developing cancer based on family heredity or genetic factors may be seen in our Cancer Genetics Evaluation Program.

Locations and Contacts
The Cancer Risk Assessment & Prevention Program is available at:

Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center

If you would like to make an appointment or need assistance to find an appropriate physician, please call us at (888) LUHS-888.

Program Directors
Shelly Lo, MD
Carolyn Jones, MD, PhD, FAAP, FAAMG
Katharin Yao, MD