Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology Breast Clinic Cancer Care at Mayo Clinic Preventive Services Clinic ResearchDoctors and scientists at Mayo Clinic are studying ways to predict breast cancer risk. For women with a high risk of cancer, researchers are studying ways to reduce the risk that breast cancer will develop. Mayo Clinic is one of a select group of medical centers in the United States to be recognized as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) for breast cancer research, funded by the National Cancer Institute. Cancer research is conducted in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Women's Cancer ProgramThe Women's Cancer Program at Mayo Clinic brings together doctors and researchers in breast and gynecologic surgery, medical and radiation oncology, medical genetics, pathology, and other specialties to develop new therapies for women's cancers. As part of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Women's Cancer Program offers access to potential new therapies through clinical trials. The Women's Cancer Program also provides emotional and social support classes, a resource center, and educational programs for women and their families. PublicationsSee a list of publications by Mayo Clinic authors on breast cancer risk assessment on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Ghosh, Karthik M.D. Minnesota Hines, Stephanie L. M.D. Arizona McLaughlin, Sarah A. M.D. Florida Northfelt, Donald W. M.D. Arizona Pockaj, Barbara A. M.D. Arizona Pruthi, Sandhya M.D. Minnesota Rhodes, Deborah J. M.D. Minnesota Sandhu, Nicole P. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Stan, Daniela L. M.D. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Breast cancer risk assessment care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Oct. 12, 2022 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Breast cancer risk reduction. Plymouth Meeting, Pa.: National Comprehensive Cancer Network. http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/f_guidelines.asp. Accessed Nov. 5, 2018. Elmore JG. Screening for breast cancer: Strategies and recommendations. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 5, 2018. Breast SPOREs. National Cancer Institute. https://trp.cancer.gov/spores/breast.htm. Accessed Nov. 7, 2018. Related Breast cancer Breast cancer chemoprevention What is breast cancer? An expert explains News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Minute: Determining if you have dense breasts Oct. 13, 2022, 02:05 p.m. CDT Sharing Mayo Clinic: Integrative health paves road to recovery for young breast cancer patient Oct. 31, 2021, 07:00 p.m. CDT Sharing Mayo Clinic: 'Sneaky' cancer spurs mom and daughter to action Oct. 30, 2021, 07:52 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic expert offers guidance on supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue Oct. 19, 2021, 04:31 p.m. CDT Klobuchar emphasizes importance of breast cancer screening at Mayo Clinic Oct. 14, 2021, 10:34 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Why breast cancer screening is important Oct. 05, 2021, 03:00 p.m. CDT Show more news from Mayo Clinic Products & Services Sign up for Email: Get Your Free Resource – Coping with Cancer Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, have been recognized among the top Cancer hospitals in the nation for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Breast cancer risk assessmentAboutDoctors & DepartmentsCare at Mayo Clinic PRC-20393187 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Breast cancer risk assessment