Enrollment

Women At Risk

Women At Risk partners with the Herbert Irving Cancer Center to manage a computerized registry with comprehensive data on breast cancer patients who have agreed to be a part of the research program. The research database allows medical professionals to analyze data about the high-risk population and conduct research studies on topics such as prevention, risk reduction, early detection, or treatment.

Enrollment in the program will involve:

An initial comprehensive history and physical examination, including breast imaging when appropriate, and discussion of relevant risk reduction strategies.
Completion of a detailed questionnaire regarding health and family history. This information is recorded in the secured computerized database for use in future studies.
Long-term surveillance by medical professionals with continued follow up care.
Access to formal risk assessment and genetic counseling and testing when appropriate.
Opportunity to participate in additional research projects related to various aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.
Access to the multidisciplinary Breast Center for all necessary treatment.
Access to educational resources, including WAR's annual symposium and biannual newsletters.
Access to WAR's Resource Library (staffed by breast cancer survivors) which includes information about breast cancer and other women's health issues.

To enroll in the HICC research database and join the Women At Risk High-Risk program, patients must be seen at Columbia Medical Center. To make an appointment with a Columbia Medical Center physician, please call their office directly (see list of participating physicians for phone numbers) and tell them you are interested in the high-risk program. Their staff will also be able to answer any questions about which insurance plans are accepted.