The Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
You are probably familiar with at least some
of the risk factors for breast, ovarian, and
gastrointestinal cancer, such as family history,
age and reproductive history. You also may have
heard about the discovery of certain genes that
contribute to cancer. But how do these factors
add up for you? Are you at increased risk for
cancer? Is there a gene involved in your personal
and/or family history of cancer?
The Cancer Risk Evaluation Program (CREP) can
help answer these and other questions. Designed
for men and women who want information about
their risk for breast, ovarian and gastrointestinal
cancers, CREP is a clinical and research program
that can help both patients with cancer and individuals
at an increased risk for cancer. Led by Bernard
Mason, MD, Lee
Hartner, MD, and program coordinator Jill
Siegfried, MS, the program will:
- help you understand the risk factors involved.
- talk with you about your personal concerns.
- review your family history, medical history
and lifestyle risk factors.
- talk to you about genetic testing and assist
in your decision about this option.
- provide a written summary of your level of
risk.
- outline a plan for continued monitoring to
help you protect your health.
- evaluate your eligibility to participate
in research studies.
The program also provides information for individuals
who have been diagnosed with cancer and want
to know about the role of genetics in their diagnosis.
Education and support programs are held periodically
throughout the year for individuals at high risk
for cancer.
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