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High-risk breast cancer care in Nashville

Care teams at Ascension Saint Thomas support women at high-risk for breast cancer with prevention, imaging and a personalized care plan.

Being at high-risk for breast cancer can come with many questions, concerns and require early breast screening and additional testing. At Ascension Saint Thomas, we created PINK, a high-risk breast program designed to support women who have increased risk for breast cancer.

PINK at Ascension Saint Thomas focuses on:

Preventive care for breast cancer 

Imaging and testing

Navigation and support

Key risk factor monitoring

PINK at Ascension Saint Thomas is a dedicated program for women to help them manage their breast health with prevention and monitoring. Women who will benefit from this program include those with:

  • Family history of breast cancer 

  • Known genetic mutation (BRCA1, BRCA2 and other breast cancer genes)

  • History of abnormal breast biopsies

  • Radiation exposure to the chest

  • Other breast cancer risks factors

Comprehensive high-risk breast care

Our comprehensive high-risk breast program provides personalized care plans tailored to your individual risk. Breast specialists can perform risk assessments that show your lifetime risk for breast cancer. Based on your risk, our dedicated APP breast certified women’s health nurse practitioner will support you through steps towards early detection and long-term breast health. If breast cancer is detected, you will have access to a team of breast surgeons and cancer specialists to create a treatment plan that’s right for you.

The PINK high-risk program includes:

  • Advanced imaging 

  • Breast health education 

  • Clinical breast exam

  • Genetic counseling and testing

  • Lifestyle counseling

  • Risk-reducing therapies

Breast cancer is more treatable when found early, and women with high-risk can benefit from more frequent and advanced screening, such as breast MRI in addition to mammography.

Schedule a consultation

Schedule a consultation with our high-risk breast care team today.

Call 615-284-7465

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Featured Location

Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Midtown Breast Surgery
2004 Hayes Street. #140
Nashville, TN 37203

Common questions about breast cancer

Hilary Weiss, a women’s health nurse practitioner, discusses the importance of screening and shares information on breast cancer care at Ascension Saint Thomas.