High-Risk Breast Clinic - PATHS Treatment: Assessing your risk for breast cancer

The PATHS (Prevention, Assessment and Tailored Health Screening) Clinic at UW Health was designed with you in mind. 

We work with you to understand your situation and talk about your concerns, and help you decide if genetic testing is right for you. We can put together a personalized screening plan and provide guidance on lowering your risk.

You may be at increased risk for breast cancer and could benefit from the PATHS Clinic services if you: 

• Have certain known gene mutations such as BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, PALB2 and many others 

• Have a close family member with a high-risk gene mutation but have not been tested yourself 

• Have had a close relative diagnosed with any of the following: 

  • Breast or ovarian cancer 

  • Breast cancer before or at age 50 

  • Cancer in both breasts 

  • Male breast cancer 

  • A combination of several cancers on one side of the family

• Have Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry 

• Have had a breast biopsy in the past that showed atypical ductal hyperplasia, atypical lobular hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ

Our services include: 

• Education 

• Genetic counseling and testing 

• Personalized screening plans 

• Risk-reduction strategies 

• Follow-up care

The team includes: 

• Breast surgeons 

• Genetic counselors 

• Gynecological oncologists 

• Medical oncologists 

• Advanced Practice Providers