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For most women, getting annual mammograms starting at age 40 years is one of the best ways to fight breast cancer. However, some women are at high risk based on a personal or family history of cancer or positive genetic test results. For these high-risk women, additional screening and prevention strategies may be needed.
By combining expert genetic risk assessment, state-of-the-art breast imaging and access to comprehensive cancer prevention and treatment, our High Risk Breast Clinic is one-of-a-kind in the greater Richmond area. The High Risk Breast Clinic is offered at both our Stony Point and downtown locations.
Women and their close family members with any of the following could benefit from the High Risk Breast Clinic:
There are three types of information that can help us determine your genetic risk for breast cancer:
During your appointment at the High Risk Breast Clinic, the Genetic Counselor will ask you questions about your personal and family histories of cancer and other related health concerns, as well as any genetic testing you or other family members may have had.
From this information we hope to provide you with:
Our clinic is the only high risk clinic in the Richmond metropolitan area that includes:
Perfect experience. Very professional.
–VCU Breast Imaging patient
