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Family History Of Breast Cancer?

Doctor Encourages High-Risk Assessment Early

Do you have a family history of breast cancer? You • Personal history of chest radiation TGH Cancer Institute oncologists work in collaboration
may be up to twice as likely to get the disease. And • Known or suspected genetic mutation carrier (BRCA1 to provide comprehensive treatment options in a seamless
family history is only one of a handful of factors that can or BRCA2) manner. The team takes a multidisciplinary approach and
determine your risk. According to the American Cancer Society, breast strongly emphasizes compassionate and personalized care
Dr. Kelly Foster, cancer is the most common female cancer, with through a highly coordinated range of multidisciplinary
a medical oncologist at approximately 194,000 new cases diagnosed each year in specialties such as hematologic malignancies; thoracic
Tampa General Hospital the U.S. More than 70 percent of breast cancers occur in oncology; and breast, colorectal and gynecologic
(TGH) Cancer Institute women who are 50 years of age and older. The incidence oncology.
in Palm Beach County, of breast cancer increases with age, beginning slowly Patients who need a higher level of care have a
encourages women with a between the ages of 45 and 50, and steadily rises each direct connection to Tampa General’s academic health
high risk for breast cancer year. In addition, breast cancer is the leading cause of system resources, including research breakthroughs, a
to obtain a comprehensive cancer deaths for women between the ages of 20 and 59. wider variety of clinical trials and options for advanced
assessment early. “It is “Breast cancer is common and will affect one in immunotherapy procedures, enhanced personal treatment
important to visit a high-risk eight women” says Foster. “The good thing is that the plans, and a convenient path to complex surgeries
clinic for an individualized oncology field is constantly evolving and advancing. As available through Tampa General Hospital. Patients who
risk assessment,” explained an oncologist, I look for ways to improve screenings for receive more complex procedures or treatment at Tampa
Foster. “It’s a key first step Dr. Kelly Foster early detection and discuss risk reduction strategies for General will be able to follow up with their local physician
in cancer prevention and prevention.” upon returning home.
early detection. If you’re someone with risk factors, a Early detection is also personal for Foster. Her mother TGH Cancer Institute is nationally recognized by U.S.
routine annual mammogram is not enough.” has battled breast cancer for 20 years. As a result, she News & World Report and the Commission on Cancer
Foster specializes in breast and gastrointestinal cancers is passionate about the science, as well as prevention, (CoC), and is home to the country’s top cancer specialists,
at TGH Cancer Institute in partnership with the Cancer patient communication and advocacy. “My mom’s cancer surgeons and research scientists. TGH Cancer Institute
Center of South Florida. journey has taught me a lot about the patient experience specialists collaborate with experienced oncologists and
At TGH Cancer Institute, a high-risk breast clinic, and motivates me to provide the best care for my patients.” surgeons across the state to deliver personalized medicine
Foster works closely with patients to determine their Foster completed her internal medicine residency, and and game-changing treatments fueled by academic
true risk percentage, and then designs an individualized her medical oncology and palliative medicine fellowship medicine.
imaging surveillance plan that includes risk reduction training at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern “Again, I strongly encourage anyone with risk factors
strategies, state-of-the-art breast imaging and referral for University. She received her undergraduate degree at to visit a high-risk breast clinic,” says Foster. “Getting
ancillary services such as genetic counseling. UCLA and then moved to Chicago to complete medical assessed early could mean the difference between life and
TGH Cancer Institute recommends that patients school at Loyola University Chicago. She is board- death.”
receive a referral for a formal risk assessment if they are certified in medical oncology, internal medicine and For questions about detecting and assessing a high
concerned about their lifetime risk of breast cancer and palliative medicine, and is a member of the American risk for breast cancer, contact the TGH Cancer Institute
have any of these risk factors: Society of Clinical Oncology. at (561) 739-4TGH (4844).
• Any family history of breast or ovarian cancer
• A male relative with breast cancer
• Ashkenazi Jewish descent
• Personal history of an atypical biopsy

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