• Risk assessment• Clinical breast exam

• Diagnostics- Digital mammography- Breast ultrasound- Breast MRI

• Genetic counseling and testing

• Medical risk reduction strategies(e.g.; tamoxifen)

• Surgical risk-reduction strategies with agynecologic oncologist and plastic surgeonconsultation

• Prevention guidance with focus on lifestyle choices,including structured exercise program, achievingand maintaining a healthy body weightand alcohol avoidance/limitation

• Mind and Body services, including meditation andrelaxation techniques

• Active surveillance program

O U R S E R V I C E S

• Personal history of breast or ovarian cancer

• First-degree relative diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer

• Multiple family members with breast, ovarian, prostateand/or pancreatic cancer

• Abnormal (non-cancerous) findings after a breast biopsyincluding atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), lobularcarcinoma in situ (LCIS) or atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH)

• Carcinogen exposure (e.g., history of radiation therapy)

• Known genetic mutation (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genemutations) or risk factorswhich may predispose them to a genetic mutation

H E R E T O H E L P

H I G H - R I S K B R E A S T C A N C E R

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute expect the incidence of breast cancers to rise 50 percent by 2030.

CTCA® Atlanta offers a multidisciplinary program for women and men who are at high risk of developing breast cancer.

H I G H - R I S K B R E A S T C A N C E R P R O G R A M

CTCA Atlanta physicians are available to evaluate patients who meet the high-risk criteria below:

Additionally, CTCA Atlanta offers genetic testing to relatives of individuals who have tested positive for a genetic mutation predisposing them to breast cancer or other cancers.

H I G H - R I S K B R E A S T C A N C E RC L I N I C A L T E A M

Damien Hansra, MDMedical Oncologist

Haritha Pabbathi, MD Medical Oncologist

Anita Johnson, MD, FACS CTCA Breast Program Director;

Chief of Surgery; Director of Breast Surgical Oncology, CTCA Atlanta

Fred Durden, MDPlastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Jason Beland, MDChair, CTCA Department of Radiology

Cheryl Knight, MS, LCGCLicensed Certi�ed Genetic Counselor

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R E F E R R I N G T O T H E H I G H - R I S K B R E A S T C A N C E R P R O G R A M

Our team is available to discuss patientquestions or concerns. Contact us to refer a patient

or for additional information.

Phone 770.400.6568 | Fax 770.400.6900

Email GA-referrals@ctca-hope.com

cancercenter.com/physicians

We are committed to rapidly scheduling appointments, often seeing patients within a week of referral. Additionally, we will collaborate with you to appropriately and deliberately transition patients back into your care.

Contact us to refer a patient or for additional information.

Please send patient information via fax or encrypted email.

When sending a referral for the High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, please include:

• Prior mammograms

• Prior biopsies

• Pathology reports

• Relevant family history medical records (if appropriate)