Breast Cancer

Our Breast Cancer High Risk Program in San Francisco at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center monitors women at increased risk for breast cancer and helps reduce that risk as much as possible. Our staff partners with your primary care doctor and OB/Gyn to create a customized plan to manage your risk. This includes lifestyle changes, surveillance imaging and, when appropriate, chemoprophylaxis such as tamoxifen. You may also be referred to our genetic counselor if you have a personal or family history that suggests inherited cancer risk.

You might be a good fit for this program if you have:

• Been diagnosed by breast biopsy with atypia, atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or lobular neoplasia
• A personal history of chest irradiation between ages 10–30
• A known BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
• A first- or second-degree relative with a BRCA mutation
• A first- or second-degree relative diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
• A first- or second-degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer and are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent

For more information about the Breast Cancer High Risk Program at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in San Mateo, please call 650-342-9491 to speak with a clinical breast specialist.

The Compassionate Peer Advocacy Support Services Program (COMPASS) in Oakland at Alta Bates Medical Center pairs current patients with a breast cancer survivor. As someone who has been through a similar experience, your peer understands the disease and provides emotional support so that you’re free to concentrate on your health and wellness. For more information about the COMPASS Program, please call 510-655-4000, ext. 3638.

The Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program at CPMC in San Francisco provides seamless support services to assist you and your loved ones through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Our program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and offers a multidisciplinary team approach for personalized treatment. Your team may include nurse navigators, psychologists, dietitians and licensed clinical social workers. Call 415-600-2717 to make an appointment.