Phoenix High-Risk Breast Cancer Program

Female breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, with about 300,000 new cases diagnosed every year. But not all women carry the same risk for the disease. 

At City of Hope^® Cancer Center Phoenix, our High-Risk Breast Cancer Program offers services for women who know they are at risk for developing breast cancer. If you’re unaware of your level of risk or are concerned about your likelihood of developing breast cancer, the experts at City of Hope offer screening, imaging and testing services designed to help assess the factors that may contribute to your risk.

Many factors are known to contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer. 

Some breast cancer risk factors are out of your control, including: 

• Family history of cancer, especially breast and ovarian cancers
• Inherited mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, PTEN and/or TP53 genes
• Early or late menopause
• Abnormalities in breast tissue
• Age 

Other risk factors are associated with previous or current medical conditions or your reproductive history. They include: 

• Radiation therapy before the age of 30
• Use of hormone replacement therapy
• Timing of prior pregnancies
• History of breastfeeding
• Obesity 

Many risk factors are linked to lifestyle choices that are within your control, some of which may contribute to obesity, including: 

• Tobacco use
• Alcohol use or abuse
• Poor diet
• Sedentary lifestyle 

Our Phoenix breast cancer experts can help you identify lifestyle decisions and other steps you may need to take to reduce and monitor your risk.

It takes experienced cancer doctors to address the many facets of breast cancer risk, diagnosis and treatment. That’s why City of Hope Phoenix has assembled a team of clinical experts with diverse skills to lead the High-Risk Breast Cancer Program. Click on the links below to learn more about the members of this team:

Many of the same factors that increase your risk of breast cancer may also increase your risk of other cancers unique to women. At City of Hope Phoenix, we know that breast cancers and gynecologic cancers require special attention and expert care. That’s why we created cancer centers that focus exclusively on women’s cancers and their needs.

These programs bring together multidisciplinary teams of doctors and other clinicians with expertise in treating breast and other female cancers. The expert clinicians in our cancer centers collaborate daily and work with supportive care providers to deliver personalized treatments and side-effect management strategies tailored to your individual needs and goals.

If you’re at high risk of breast cancer, have a family history or are concerned about your overall risk, call the number below to schedule an appointment.