High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic

SouthCoast Health's High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic represents a multidisciplinary team of medical experts (surgeons, medical/radiation oncologists, radiologists, and genetic counselors) dedicated to breast cancer surveillance, cancer risk reduction, and patient education and advocacy.  Headed by breast & endocrine surgeon Dr. Christa Jillard, this clinic provides:

• Patient-specific risk stratification for development of breast cancer
• Individualized planning for oncologic surveillance
• Assessment for need of genetic testing and counseling
• Referral for chemoprevention as appropriate
• Prophylactic breast surgery as indicated
• Patient counseling in lifestyle modification and risk reduction 

Patients considered for appointment and evaluation in the High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic include the following:

• Patients who have a first-degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer, and/or multiple relatives with breast/ovarian cancer
• Patients with a history of:
  • breast biopsy demonstrating atypical cells or lobular carcinoma in situ
  • chest irradiation due to lymphoma
  • genetic marker predisposing to breast cancer (BRCA 1/2, TP53, STK11, PTEN mutations)
  • patients of Ashkenazi Jewish decent
  • male patients with a history of breast cancer

Appointments by Referral:

Clinicians—please contact our office directly at the information below

Patients—please discuss with your primary care provider.  We look forward to meeting with you.