Comprehensive Breast Care Center Team

Both men and women are at risk for developing breast cancer, there’s a genetic factor that predisposes you to a high-risk category of developing the disease. Knowing your family history and taking advantage of advanced genetic counseling and testing resources gives you more information about your options.

It is essential that you be proactive about your breast health, discuss screening options with your healthcare providers and make informed decisions. Recently, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft recommendations with new guidelines for screening mammograms — indicating women should begin screening mammograms younger and helping us detect breast cancer sooner.