About
A department of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
MyMichigan Health's Breast Heath Clinic offers a higher level of expertise in breast health, including advanced screenings and preventive measures. The Breast Health Clinic is designed for those patients who are at significantly increased risk level of cancer. They offer further clarification of risk and options to increase surveillance or reduce the level of risk.
Clinic patients will go through a thorough family history and discuss any lifestyle factors that may increase their individual risk of developing breast cancer along with other cancers. Additionally, MyMichigan’s dedicated specialists will:
- Review the patient’s breast risk assessment taken at the time of their mammogram
- Provide education on the patient’s lifetime risk of developing breast cancer and discuss potential implications for family members
- In some cases perform a clinical breast exam and order
- additional screening tests as needed (i.e., 3D mammograms, ultrasound, MRI, etc.)
- Manage screening coordination, gather results and conduct follow-up
- Develop personalized surveillance plans
- Discuss risk reduction strategies, including lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, smoking cessation and chemo prevention
- Make additional referrals as needed to other specialties as appropriate
