Being high risk for breast cancer means you want to do what you can now to prevent or detect it early on. Trust the experts at the Avera High Risk Breast Clinic in Mitchell and Sioux Falls, SD, to help you stay healthy and informed. You’ll receive personalized care to identify the best screening and preventive options for your unique situation.
Know Your Risk for Breast Cancer
A preventive consultation is beneficial if you experience any of the following risk factors:
- Family history of breast cancer
- Inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene
- Personal history of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), a pre-malignant condition
- Personal history of atypical hyperplasia
- Personal history of intraductal papillomas
- Dense breast tissue
- Difficult breast exams
What to Expect at Your Consultation
A team of breast health specialists are here to give you guidance. You’re in good hands with a multidisciplinary team of specially trained providers, board-certified breast surgeons and certified genetic counselors. Depending on your risk factors, your breast health consultation may include:
- A risk assessment
- Clinical breast exam
- Breast imaging with latest technology
- Genetic counseling and education
- Personalized breast monitoring plans
- Prevention strategies tailored to you
