High-Risk Breast Screening Program

Knowledge is power—a comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring risk

You probably know and monitor important health indicators like blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. But, do you know your risk for developing breast cancer?

Most patients underestimate their breast cancer risk, and many assume that breast cancer is hereditary. In fact, only 10% of breast cancers fall into that category.

The breast imaging specialists at Baylor Scott & White Health believe that knowledge is power—especially when it comes to breast cancer risk. Being aware of certain key factors in your health history can provide a roadmap to help you and your physician identify your potential for developing breast cancer.

What is high-risk screening?

The high-risk breast screening program combines current knowledge about your breast health—screening mammogram, breast self-exam and more—with an in-depth look at your personal health history and that of your family. This information is matched to predictive risk models developed by the American Cancer Society, National Comprehensive Cancer Network and others. The goal is to help those patients who are identified as high risk to implement risk-reduction and adjunctive surveillance strategies to enable the earliest diagnosis of breast cancer.

A comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring risk

Participation in the high-risk breast screening program generally follows an evaluation of a screening mammogram and responses you provided on a questionnaire that we asked you to complete at the time of your mammogram appointment. If you meet the criteria for participation in the program, a nurse navigator experienced in working with high-risk patients will contact you to coordinate the process under the guidance of a physician specializing in breast imaging.

The high-risk breast screening program includes:

A comprehensive assessment of your personal health history and your family history of breast cancer
Additional screening tests, if warranted, including ultrasound, MRI and/or specialized screening mammogram with contrast
Genetic counseling and education, if appropriate, with a genetic specialist about your risk of developing breast cancer and potential implications for family members
A personalized monitoring plan
Identification of preventive strategies, if needed
Referral to a surgeon, if indicated

High-Risk Breast Screening Program Locations

Baylor Scott & White Darlene G. Cass Women's Imaging Center at Junius

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Baylor Scott & White Darlene G. Cass Women's Imaging Center at Junius
3900 Junius St
Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75246

Scheduling Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Two Saturdays a month, 8 a.m. to Noon

Baylor Scott & White Darlene G. Cass Women's Imaging Center at North Dallas

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Baylor Scott & White Darlene G. Cass Women's Imaging Center at North Dallas
9101 N Central Expy
Ste 200
Dallas TX 75231

Scheduling Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Two Saturdays a month, 8 a.m. to Noon

Baylor Scott & White Women's Imaging Center - Irving

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Baylor Scott & White Women's Imaging Center - Irving
2001 N MacArthur Blvd
Ste 250, MOB 1
Irving, TX 75061

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Baylor Scott & White Women's Imaging Center - Las Colinas

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Baylor Scott & White Women's Imaging Center - Las Colinas
440 W I-635
Ste 120A, Plaza II
Irving, TX 75063

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Baylor Scott & White Women's Imaging Center - McKinney

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Baylor Scott & White Women's Imaging Center - McKinney
5236 W University Drive
Ste 2500
McKinney, TX 75071

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Sean Raj, MD

Medical Director, High Risk Breast Program

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Knowledge is power—a comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring risk

You probably know and monitor important health indicators like blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. But, do you know your risk for developing breast cancer?

High-Risk Breast Screening Program Nurse Navigator

Speak with the high-risk breast screening program nurse navigator

What is high-risk screening?

A comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring risk

The high-risk breast screening program includes:

High-Risk Breast Screening Program Locations

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