He explains that increasing research into hereditary breast cancer means that seeking genetic counseling can unlock potential risk factors and mutations that can help the patient make better health decisions.
“We are one of the few hospitals in the country that have a certified genetic counselor, which helps us enhance our cancer care. Our direct link with the Cleveland Clinic global network also enables us to participate in weekly genetics conferences in the Cleveland Clinic main campus (USA) and full access to expertise from all over the world to help patients,” says Dr. Grobmyer.
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For patients with a family history of breast, ovarian or other type of cancer, genetic counseling can determine whether they are predisposed. Their primary care doctor can refer them for genetic counseling where they undergo a scientific investigation, such as blood tests, that can detect undiagnosed gene mutations in one of the breast cancer genes or other genes.
Patients who have breast cancer can benefit from this service by knowing more about the patterns and possibility of mutations, which can be used to adapt their treatment plan.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi can also conduct a formal risk assessment based on models for predicting breast cancer in patients who may not have a family history. Advanced models are used to calculate whether a patient is carrying the BRCA1, BRCA2, or other mutations and their likelihood of developing the cancer over the course of their lifetime. The models consider factors such as lifestyle, body mass index, breast density, history of atypia on a biopsy, number of biopsies, number of children and age of first childbirth.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi continues to expand its range of cancer services as it prepares to open its dedicated oncology center. Modelled on Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Center in the USA, the facility will provide a full range of advanced treatments in a central location and house support services designed to make patients as comfortable as possible as they receive their care.
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