Are you at risk
for breast cancer?

Take this quiz to find out

Do you have a family history of breast cancer?

Do you have three or more close relatives who had breast cancer (mother, daughter, sister, aunt or grandmother)?

Based on the answers you have just provided, we recommend you schedule a genetic consultation. Below, we've included some details on what is included and how it works.

Genetic counseling

• During your genetic counseling appointment, we will review your family history and discuss if genetic testing is right for you.
• If genetic testing is considered, most insurance companies will cover the testing cost.
• If you do not have insurance, there may be financial assistance that can help cover the cost of genetic testing.

If you are interested in a genetic counseling appointment, please call 704-384-5373 in Charlotte or 336-277-6000 in Winston-Salem. Or visit the Novant Health Cancer Risk Clinic - Charlotte or the Novant Health Cancer Genetics Clinic - Winston-Salem.

Do you have two or more close relatives who had breast cancer?

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Do you have one close relative who had breast cancer at/or under 45, male breast cancer or a triple negative breast cancer under 60?

Based on the answers you have just provided, we recommend you schedule an appointment at our Cancer Risk Clinic. Below, we've included some details on what is included and how it works.

Cancer Risk Clinic

The Cancer Risk Clinic team will work with you to create a personal plan which may help lower your chances of getting breast cancer.

Services you can expect at your clinic appointment may include:

• Review of imaging
• Clinical exam
• Meeting with a doctor specializing in hereditary cancers
• Information about clinical trials
• Healthy lifestyle tips
• Follow-up screening guidelines
• Plan of care options

If interested in a cancer risk assessment, call 704-384-5373 in Charlotte or 336-277-6000 in Winston-Salem. Or visit the Novant Health Cancer Risk Clinic - Charlotte or the Novant Health Cancer Risk and Wellness Clinic - Winston-Salem.

Do you have a family history of ovarian cancer?

Based on the answers you have just provided, at this time you should not be at high risk of breast cancer. We recommend a continued healthy lifestyle and have provided a few recommendations below.

Healthy lifestyles

• Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40
• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Add exercise into your routine
• Limit alcohol intake
• Limit menopausal hormone use
• Breastfeed, if you can

If you are age 40 and over and interested in scheduling a mammogram, visit one of our imaging centers near you.

Is the person with ovarian cancer your mother, daughter, sister, aunt or grandmother?