Intermountain Health High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic Aims to Predict and Prevent Cancer
Oct 18, 2023
Intermountain’s High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic to include predictive and preventive care for breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and pancreatic cancer.
(PRUnderground) October 18th, 2023
According to Intermountain Health’s High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic, identifying people who may carry a higher risk for cancer is the key to prevention.
Formerly called the High Risk Breast Clinic, the telehealth clinic recently expanded to include personalized, comprehensive prevention services for gastrointestinal cancers and pancreatic cancer. By identifying high-risk individuals early and providing appropriate care, The High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic aims to prevent cancer or detect it at an early, more treatable stage.
“We’re shifting the focus from treatment to prevention as often as possible,” said Maricel Purcell, NP, High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic, “And we do this all from the comfort of your own home.”
Individuals with a family history of cancer, those who carry a genetic mutation associated with increased cancer risk, or those with personal risk factors may be considered at high risk for developing cancer.
“Although learning that you may be at high risk of developing cancer can be scary and emotional, finding out early can benefit your long-term health because we can actively work to prevent cancer or catch it early when it’s a lot easier to treat,” Purcell said.
If you believe you are at high risk for cancer, you can schedule an appointment and meet with a provider from the comfort of your home using video visit technology on a phone, tablet, or computer. A healthcare professional will walk you through a cancer risk assessment to determine your risk profile. If you are found to be at high risk, your provider will create a personalized management plan aimed at preventing or reducing your risk for cancer. The plan may include genetic testing, which can identify specific gene mutations that increase a person’s risk of developing certain types of cancers, increased screening and surveillance, lifestyle measures, chemoprevention, and/or risk-reducing surgeries.
For more information on the High Risk Cancer Prevention Clinic or to schedule an appointment, visit intermountainhealthcare.org/cancer.
About Intermountain Health
Headquartered in Utah with locations in seven states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, medical groups with some 3,900 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plans division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs. For more information or updates, see https://intermountainhealthcare.org/news.
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