High-Risk Breast Care

If you're concerned about your breast health or unsure if you're at high risk of breast cancer, the specialists at Billings Clinic can help. Trust us to help you understand your risk and navigate your breast health with confidence and peace of mind.

Breast Care Team

At the Reger Family Center for Breast Health, you’ll meet with a team of doctors specializing in breast care and preventing breast cancer. Your team will evaluate and manage your breast cancer risk.

Do You Need a Breast Cancer Risk Evaluation?

Talk to your primary care provider about whether you should have a breast cancer risk assessment. You may need an evaluation at our High-Risk Breast clinic in Billings if you:

• Have a strong family history of breast cancer
• Have a genetic mutation related to breast cancer, BRCA1 or BRCA2, or a family member has one
• Have either of these breast tissue changes:
  • Lobular carcinoma in situ
  • Atypical lobular or ductal hyperplasia
• Come from Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.
• Have a family member got breast cancer at a young age
• Have dense breast tissue and family members with breast cancer
• Received radiation to your chest
• Have family members with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, or multiple cancer types

What to Expect at Your Visit

At your appointment, you’ll meet with a doctor for a breast exam and a comprehensive breast cancer risk assessment. You’ll need to provide information about your health history and your family history of cancer.

Personal Risk Care Plan

After your assessment, your doctor will share your risk of developing breast cancer.

You and your doctor will create a personal care plan to manage your risk, considering your specific risk factors.

Risk-Reducing Care & Treatment

Your care plan may include care and treatment choices to lower your risk of breast cancer, such as:

• Extra check-ups and breast screenings to find cancer early when it’s easiest to treat
• Medications that reduce your risk
• Surgery to remove your breasts
• Surgery to remove your ovaries