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Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling at UPMC in Central Pa.

Most people who develop breast cancer have no family history of the disease. But if several members of your family have been diagnosed with breast and/or ovarian cancer, then you may be at risk also.

This could be because of an abnormal gene that is passed down to you from your mother or father. This gene contains a mutation that raises your risk of breast and/or ovarian cancer.

There are three well-known genes that can significantly increase your chances of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. They are called:

  • BRCA1
  • BRCA2
  • PALB2

These genes are responsible for keeping breast cells growing normally and for preventing any cancer cell growth. When these genes contain a mutation, they don’t work the way they should. This increases your cancer risk. Abnormal BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2 account for about 1 out of every 10 breast-cancer cases.

You may want to speak with a genetic counselor about genetic testing if breast and/or ovarian cancer runs in your family. Genetic testing can tell you if you have one of these three genes.

People who have one of these genes are often followed more closely by their doctor. This ensures that cancer is caught early if it develops. Knowing about your risk will also allow you to decide if you want to have preventive treatment such as a mastectomy.

It’s important to note that these genes can also increase a man’s risk of developing breast or prostate cancer. Any man who has a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer in his family may also want to consider genetic testing.

Anyone who may be at risk of developing breast or another form of cancer due to family history is encouraged to speak with UPMC’s genetic counselor.

Providers

  • Katherine A. Barton, MD
  • Abby K. Geletzke, MD
  • Theresa M. Lee, MD
  • Kit Lu, MD
  • Brynn Sigal Wolff, MD
  • Jennifer L. Ashbridge, CRNP
  • Beth A. Rudge, CRNP
  • Rebecca Jean Smith, CRNP

Locations

UPMC Breast Care Center
31 Sprint Drive
Suite C
Carlisle, PA 17015
Phone: 717-960-3360
Fax: 717-706-6709

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
2025 Technology Parkway
Suite 211
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Phone: 717-988-1450
Fax: 717-221-5544

UPMC Breast Care Center
Located at Medical Sciences Pavilion
4300 Londonderry Road
Suite 202
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Phone: 717-545-5000
Fax: 717-545-5002

Breast Health Associates
Located at Breast Health Center
2170 Noll Drive
Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17603

Phone: 717-393-3588

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