May 17, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness, Genetic Counseling
The Importance of Genetic Counseling
According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer impacts approximately 2.1 million people per year. The good news is we know a lot about treating cancer successfully. That’s why it’s so important to stay on top of your breast cancer screening and diagnostic test schedule. The focus of genetic counseling is to educate the patient […]
April 26, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness, Genetic Counseling
Why Genetic Counseling?
Invision Sally Jobe can provide you with a personalized assessment of your risk for certain types of cancer. The Risk Assessment and Prevention Program The Risk Assessment and Prevention Program (RAPP) at Invision Sally Jobe provides patients with a personalized assessment of their risk for breast cancer. Every patient who comes to Invision Sally Jobe […]
October 18, 2019Breast, Breast Cancer Awareness, Featured, Genetic Counseling, Healthcare, Mammograms
Breast cancer under 40
On average, women in the U.S. have 1 in 8 risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. At age 30, the average U.S. women have a 1 in 208 chance of breast cancer diagnosis. At age 40, that increases to 1 in 65, and continues to increase over the course of her lifetime. This may […]