Women at Risk Program

Cancer (Oncology)

Women at Risk is a research, education, and treatment program for women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer. The program was founded in 1991 by a grassroots partnership between physicians, patients, and volunteers. They recognized that high-risk women would benefit most from interventions aimed at the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Women can refer themselves to the program, or may be referred by their physicians.

The program:

organizes seminars, lectures, and support groups
connects patients with suitable clinical trials
features a resource library with books, articles, videos, and pamphlets
publishes a quarterly newsletter (in English and Spanish) with updates on the organization's many activities
supports peer patient navigators who help newly diagnosed breast cancer patients coordinate their care
supports promising breast cancer research projects

Since its inception, Women at Risk has expanded dramatically, growing to meet the needs not only of women at high risk for breast cancer, but also those undergoing treatment for the disease. The program funds the Susan & Alan Fuirst Women at Risk Breast Surgery Fellowship. It also supports a blog (womenatriskblog.com), which reports up-to-date information on its ongoing programs.

To learn more about Women at Risk programs at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital please contact Allison Blum Yessin in the Office of Development at 212-342-0984 or alb9020@nyp.org.