High-Risk Breast Cancer Care

High-Risk Breast Cancer Care services offered in San Diego, CA

Breast cancer makes up about 30% of new female cancers yearly in the United States. At Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness Inc. in San Diego, California, Dr. Richardson provides high-risk breast cancer care that minimizes the chance of developing breast cancer in high-risk population groups. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or booking a deep dive evaluation online.

High-Risk Breast Cancer Care Q & A

What is high-risk breast cancer care?

High-risk breast cancer care at Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness Inc. includes medical evaluations, diagnostic testing, and comprehensive treatments for women’s health concerns in female patients with high risks for breast cancer.

Dr. Richardson also provides comprehensive breast cancer survivorship care, including cancer survivorship-focused menopause care, to maximize quality of life in breast cancer survivors.

Who is a candidate for high-risk breast cancer care?

To determine if you’re a candidate for high-risk breast cancer care at Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness Inc., Dr. Richardson completes an initial deep dive evaluation.

She reviews your medical history and lifestyle habits, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical exam. Examples of breast cancer risk factors include:

Personal history of breast cancer
Family history of ovarian or breast cancer
Lack of exercise
Aging
Genetic mutations
Dense breast tissue
Early first menstruation (before age 12)
Starting menopause after age 55
Previous radiation therapy treatment
Exposure to the medication diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Using certain forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Birth control
Drinking alcohol
Not breastfeeding
Never being pregnant
Having a first pregnancy after age 30
Smoking
Chemical exposure
Breast implants

Dr. Richardson utilizes diagnostic and monitoring tools like cancer risk lab panels, other data-driven lab panels when clinically appropriate, and bone density orders if indicated.

What does high-risk breast cancer care consist of?

Your personalized high-risk breast cancer treatment plan may consist of one or more of the following:

Ongoing menopause and periomenopause optimization
Survivorship-focused menopause care
Weight and metabolic optimization
Pelvic and sexual wellness care
Non-hormonal treatments for menopause symptoms
Oncology-informed menopause care
Cancer-safe protocols for survivors
Brain health, hot flash, joint pain, mood, cognitive, and sleep support
Bone health support and osteoporosis prevention
Treatment for breast cancer-related menopause concerns
Lifestyle education
Stress management
Dietary supplements
Medication management
Medical procedures
Lymphedema education
Neuropathy and fatigue relief strategies
Coordination of physical therapy and/or mental health treatments

Dr. Richardson may suggest you forgo hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and use non-hormonal methods for menopause or perimenopause symptom relief instead if you have a high risk of breast cancer. She follows up to ensure optimal health and well-being.

Take advantage of high-risk breast cancer care at Angelique E Richardson MD PhD | The Center for Phenomenal Health & Wellness Inc. by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.