High-Risk Program
The High-Risk Program is a research, education, treatment and support program for women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer. It was founded at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in 1991 by a grassroots partnership of physicians and patient/volunteers who recognized that high-risk women would benefit most from interventions aimed at early diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer.
The High-Risk Registry Database, which is the cornerstone of the High-Risk Program, is a comprehensive computerized database with more than 1,600 participants. The Registry facilitates the creation of individualized protocols for participating women and provides a valuable resource for research in prevention, early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Numerous research studies have been published and presented at prestigious national conferences utilizing data from the High-Risk Registry Database.
Participants in the High-Risk Program have access to formal risk assessments, including ductal lavage, genetic counseling, risk-reduction strategies and screenings. These individuals also have access to educational seminars, and opportunities to participate in new research studies related to various aspects of breast cancer prevention.
The High-Risk Program is currently running at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Nyack Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Contact
- Research and High-Risk Program Director
- (212) 305-3238
