Comprehensive breast care program
MUSC High Risk Breast Evaluation Program
Patient Cynde Brown tested positive for the BRCA1 gene. |
The MUSC High Risk Breast Evaluation Program is a multidisciplinary clinic for the evaluation of patients at increased risk for the development of breast cancer, offering:
- Evaluation of personal and hereditary risk factors for developing breast cancer
- Optimal patient care through a multidisciplinary approach, including experts with specialized training in:
- Medical oncology
- Breast surgery and reconstruction
- Breast imaging
- Genetic counseling services:
- Quantitative breast cancer and genetic risk assessment
- Consultation on the pros and cons of genetic testing
- Coordination of genetic testing and interpretation of test results
- Individualized options for earlier cancer detection and cancer risk reduction, including:
- Lifestyle modification
- Enhanced clinical screening
- MRI screening
- Chemoprevention
- Prophylactic surgery (Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program)
- Community and patient education
- Clinical trial research