Every woman is at risk for the development of breast cancer. However, there is a select group of women who have been identified by national standards as being at an elevated risk. At the UCSF Breast Care Center, our goal is to develop better ways to provide women at high risk with the most up-to-date research and information regarding breast cancer prevention.
The Breast Cancer Prevention Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is a multidisciplinary prevention and screening program created by the Breast Care Center and the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health.
This innovative clinic provides access to experts in breast cancer prevention, including physicians, nurse practitioners, cancer risk and genetic counselors, researchers and a dietitian. The program was designed to meet the needs of women at increased risk of developing breast cancer due to family medical history, previous diagnosis or difficult breast exams caused by fibrocystic breasts.
The Breast Cancer Prevention Program is for women with:
For more information about the program, please contact the Breast Care Center at (415) 353-7070.
We hope to provide you with information and support that will enable you to experiment and to explore ways of feeling better that best match your needs. Below you will find links to some of the educational information that is applicable to women who have been identified as being at high risk for the development of breast cancer. In addition, further information can be gathered at our UCSF Cancer Resource Center or by talking with your doctor.
Clinical trials are formal, controlled protocols designed to test the effectiveness of new treatments, including novel drugs, types of intervention or combinations of therapy. There are clinical trials targeted to prevention.
If you are interested in obtaining more information on specific breast cancer clinical trials offered at UCSF Medical Center, please visit the clinical trial section on the UCSF Breast Care Center website. You also can visit the National Cancer Institute's CancerNet, where you will find access to PDQ, the NCI-sponsored database of clinical trials nationwide.
Note: The clinical protocols listed here are presented as an educational service to doctors and patients; they should not be interpreted as providing medical advice nor be used for the diagnosis or treatment of cancer or any other health problem. Enrollment is based on satisfying eligibility criteria; final determination for inclusion in a study is made solely at the discretion of the principal investigator.
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or health care provider. We encourage you to discuss with your doctor any questions or concerns you may have.
