Characteristics of individuals eligible for the clinic:Ìý
The high-risk breast clinic (HRBC) is designed to assess and follow patients with:
Atypical breast biopsies: including those whose biopsies have returned positive for lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH), atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), and other atypical breast lesions.
Personal history of chest wall radiation: Patients who have a personal history of chest wall radiation therapy prior to age 30 (i.e. for treatment of childhood lymphoma).
Known genetic susceptibility: Patients or families with a known mutation in a breast cancer susceptibility gene, including but not limited to: BRCA1/2, PALB2, TP53, CDH1, PTEN, STK11, CHEK2, ATM, NBN, etc.
The steps to take:Ìý
*** Please note starting on July 1, 2024, we are currently not seeing patients until early to middle 2025. Please ensure that your doctor orders the appropriate imaging prior to your first appointment in 2025. ***
The first step is to obtain a referral or consultation from your doctor. This can be faxed to the High Risk Breast Clinic at (514) 340-8600, or dropped off at the JGH Segal Cancer Centre, 7th floor E-Pavillion (E740). If you have had a prior atypical breast biopsy, please attach a copy of the biopsy pathology report, or ask your doctor to do so. You may also be asked to provide recent breast imaging reports from screening mammograms, ultrasounds, or MRIs.
If you have already been seen by our Department of Medical Genetics: Direct referrals from our Cancer Genetic Service may occur in the event that a patient has a positive test result. You will be contacted to complete an intake questionnaire and schedule an appointment.ÌýÌý
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Once your referral has been received, it will be reviewed by the HRBC team, and you will be asked to complete an intake questionnaire via email.
Once the intake questionnaire is received, an appointment will be booked based on urgency. The waiting period may range from 4 to 6months.ÌýÌý
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Contact information for prospective clients:Ìý
High Risk Breast Clinic
Stroll Family Cancer Prevention Centre
E-Pavilion, Room E-740
3755 Ch. de la Cote Ste Catherine
Montreal, QC, Canada
For appointments:
High Risk Breast Clinic | E-Pavilion, Room 740
Clinical Research Coordinator: Victor Villareal-Corpuz
Tel. (514) 340-8222 ext. 28775
Fax. (514) 340-8600
Email: victor.villareal-corpuz.ccomtl [at] ssss.gouv.qc.ca