About Us
The Risk Reduction Surgery Evaluate (RiSE) Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute is for women who are at increased risk for breast and/or ovarian cancer due to a genetic mutation. Women who visit the clinic should be interested in learning more about surgery options that can help reduce cancer risk.
Women with a mutation in BRCA, TP53, PALB2, or other genes are known to have a higher risk for breast cancer compared to the general population. Some of these gene mutations also increase the risk for ovarian cancer. There are many options to find cancer early or to lower the risk for cancer. Surgery is one of these options.
The RiSE Clinic helps women at increased risk for cancer know what surgery options are available. Women can meet breast and gynecological surgeons in one visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can visit the clinic?
Women interested in the RiSE Clinic must first be seen in the Breast Cancer Risk Clinic.
The RiSE Clinic is for women ages 30-75 who
- Have a gene mutation that increases their risk for breast cancer, including BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, PALB2, CDH1, and TP53.
- Are interested in lowering their cancer risks through surgery.
When I visit the clinic, what will I do?
- Review your personal and family health history.
- Review your risks for cancer based on your type of gene mutation.
- Meet with a genetic counselor, breast surgeon, plastic surgeon, gynecological surgeon, and a psychologist.
- Get a physical exam.
- Talk with a clinic team member about your surgery options and follow-up plan.
Do I need genetic testing before I come?
Yes. You must have a positive test for a genetic mutation to make an appointment.
If you have not had genetic testing but have a family history of cancer, call to schedule an appointment with our genetic counselors: 801-587-9555.
Women interested in the RiSE Clinic must first be seen in the Breast Cancer Risk Clinic.
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Research teams at Huntsman Cancer Institute want to learn how inherited factors, genetics, behaviors, and the environment may lead to different types of cancer. Teams include physicians, genetic counselors, research coordinators, and support personnel.
We offer studies and specialty services for people at high risk of cancer due to genetic factors, health behaviors, and the environment. People who are eligible can learn ways to detect, prevent, or manage cancer through our education, screening, and risk modeling services.