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High Risk

Welcome to lbbc.org's website community for women at high risk for developing breast cancer. Whether you have a known gene mutation (such as BRCA1 or BRCA2), a family history of breast cancer, or a personal history of breast biopsies, DCIS or LCIS, we are dedicated to assisting you by offering a wealth of cutting-edge information specific to your needs. Read about the latest breast cancer news and updates on clinical trials below, or use the navigation bar on the right to quickly and easily access medical and quality-of-life topics of interest to you. We hope the information and support offered in this section brings you comfort and enables you to make informed decisions about your medical care.
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Breast Cancer News for Women at High Risk

Surgery and Recurrence

Prophylactic mastectomy is recommended only for women at high risk for developing breast cancer, acc ... more

Detection News from SABCS

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coupled with mammography detects almost all cancers at an early sta ... more

HHS Statement

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a statement yesterday on new breast cancer screening recommen ... more

 Clinical Trials for Women at High Risk

Predicting BC Risk

Researchers seek women between the ages of 20 and 80 at high risk or average risk of developing brea ... more

AI Prevention Trial

Study compares exemestane to placebo in high-risk women to see whether an aromatase inhibitor lessen ... more